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Miller-Meeks Campaign Reports Best Fundraising Quarter to Date

According to her latest federal election report, Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ campaign reports bringing in $351,909 and ending June with $504,281 cash on hand.
The Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC. Photo taken by Tim Sackton (CC-By-SA 2.0).

Supreme Court Supports Religious Liberty in Two Decisions

The Supreme Court in two 7 to 2 decisions sided with two Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Little Sisters of the Poor.

Test Iowa Clinic Site to Open in Kossuth County

The new Test Iowa clinic site will open on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the former Ernie Williams Harley Shop at 2701 US- Hwy 18 in Algona.

Ernst Supports Banning TikTok, Chinese Social Media Apps

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said that she would support a Trump administration ban on TikTok and other Chinese social media apps.

Reynolds Allocates $50 Million of CARES Act Funding to Mental Health

Gov. Kim Reynolds during a press conference announced she was directing $50 million in CARES Act funding to Iowa’s mental health systems.

NFIB Endorses David Young in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Race

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) endorsed David Young in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race over incumbent U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne.

Hinson Outraises Finkenauer During 2020 Q2 in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Republican nominee Ashley Hinson reports raising over $1,030,000 for the second quarter of 2020 in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race.

Graham: If Serious, Kanye West’s Candidacy Could Reshape 2020 Campaign

Adam Graham: Despite his history and flaws, a strong showing by Kanye West could serve as a needed wake-up call to the awful political parties producing dreadful candidates.

Joni Ernst Releases Her First Ad in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s first ad highlights her military background and her fight to reduce our dependence on communist China.

Two Events Puts Focus on Iowa State Capitol Monuments on Independence Day

One rally is planned to call for the removal of three monuments at the Iowa State Capitol on July 4 while another event is planned to appreciate them.

U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Joni Ernst’s Veterans Bill

The Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans Act sponsored by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst will help ensure proper vetting of VA providers, quality care for veterans.
US capitol

Ernst, Grassley Join Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang

The letter urges the Trump Administration to issue a formal determination of the atrocity crimes, and presses them to impose sanctions against Chinese officials who are responsible.

Listen: Governor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board Meeting on 7-2-20

The Economic Recovery Advisory Board that Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed met for a second time on Zoom to discuss the state’s economic growth post-COVID-19.

Grassley, Whitver Support Law Enforcement Action, Condemn Violence at State Capitol

Speaker Pat Grassley and Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said they support law enforcement action that led to 17 arrests at the State Capitol after a protest turned violent.

Test Iowa Clinic Site to Open in Pottawattamie County

The new Test Iowa clinic site will be located at All Care Health Center, 902 South 6th St., in Council Bluffs and will open on July 6, 2020.

Listen: USCIRF Commissioner Confirms China’s Forced Sterilization of Uyghurs

Nury Turkel, USCIRF commissioner and chairman of the Uyghur Human Rights Project, says he’s not surprised by the AP report outlining forced abortions and sterilizations.