Gov. Kim Reynolds: “As we are seeing across all RMCC regions, Iowa’s capacity to care for COVID-19 patients and available resources are very good at this time.”
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Reynolds Orders Additional Closures, Emphasizes Restrictions Will Be Enforced
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced additional closures in response to COVID-19 and emphasized her restriction on groups of more than ten will be enforced.
Stokka: Rules Matter In Representative Government
John Stokka: We should leave the power where it belongs concerning nominations and elections of people at the district convention, with the delegates.
Why Are Some States Blocking Physicians’ Attempts to Save Lives In COVID-19 Pandemic?
Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet: Some governors or state pharmacy boards are issuing emergency orders to restrict which medications doctors can use to save lives.
Reynolds Applauds Iowans Stepping Up to Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted Iowa businesses helping address the shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers during COVID-19 crisis.
Iowa House Speaker Calls On Democrats to Stop Politicizing COVID-19
Speaker Pat Grassley called on Iowa Democrats and Better Democracy PAC to suspend fundraising using the public health emergency to attack Republicans.
Such a Time as This
Steven Holt: The sudden reality of COVID-19 is also a test of our state and national character, and for many an opportunity to grow in their faith.
North Carolina is the Gold Standard for State Tax Reform
John Hendrickson & Joseph Coletti: The Tar Heel state has successfully reduced tax rates, while controlling the growth of spending and funding the priorities of state government.
Iowa Reports a Total of 44 Positive COVID-19 Cases
Gov. Kim Reynolds reported that there are now 44 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state in 13 counties with 642 negative tests conducted in the state.
Tyranny Thrives In Chaos
Kelvey Vander Hart: As we work together to help contain the spread of COVID-19, don’t allow the feeling of camaraderie in the face of chaos to blind you to government overreach during this time.
Don’ts and Dos on Coronavirus
Jane M. Orient, M.D., gives reader advice on things to do and avoid while the nation deals with the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
AFP-Iowa: Positioning Iowa to Manage COVID-19
Even with uncertainty around COVID-19, AFP-Iowa is encouraged by some of the moves elected officials are taking to ensure greater levels of access to care.
‘I’m Not Going to Live In Fear’ of COVID-19
Shane Vander Hart: We shouldn’t panic over COVID-19, but we should follow public health recommendations as a way to love our neighbors.
Let’s Each Do Our Part to Protect Our Seniors and Fellow Iowans
Joni Ernst: Taking calm, commonsense steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 is the least we can do to help ensure that our loved ones live their lives fully.
Empower Property Taxpayers with Direct Notification
John Hendrickson and Laura Ebke: Requiring a direct public notification that is sent to taxpayers is a needed reform that would help improve Iowa’s property tax accountability and transparency law.
Schneider Announces Retirement from Iowa Senate
Senate President Charles Schneider, R-West Des Moines, announced his retirement from the Iowa Senate at the end of his second term.