Test Iowa Reaches Milestone, 100,000 Tests Conducted
Gov. Reynolds: “Test Iowa’s success puts us in a strong position to continue slowing the spread of COVID19, allowing us to reopen safely and responsibly.”
Ernst: Secure Our Supply Chains; Bring Manufacturing Back Home and Create More Jobs
Joni Ernst: The United States has become too dependent on Communist China for items like personal protective equipment, prescription drugs, and other essential medical supplies.
Iowa Churches and Faith-Based Orgs Among Those Receiving PPP Loans
In Iowa, 69 churches, nine denominational offices, and seven faith-based organizations received a Payroll Protection Program loan of more than $150,000.
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.
Reynolds Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration Through July 25
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency through July 25. She also states fall school sports may resume.
Goertz: President Trump Won’t Let Americans Go Hungry While Crops Rot
Tana Goertz: Since the launch of the Food Box program, 5 million boxes have been successfully distributed, and 40 million boxes will be delivered to families in need by June 30.
The State of Iowa announced that it would close Test Iowa locations in Sioux and Wapello counties, and the state is pursuing clinic sites in both counties.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds: “Opening up, our goal can simply be to return to where we were, which is an ambitious and realistic goal, or we can think bigger and better.”
