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COVID-19

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Graham: The Pandemic Doesn’t Care How Just Your Cause Is

Adam Graham: COVID-19 doesn’t care about your gathering’s purpose. If conditions are right, it will spread, it will infect, and in too many cases, it will kill.

Ernst: From Our Newborn Babies to Our Seniors, I’m Fighting for Iowa Families

Joni Ernst: As we safely reopen, I’m continuing to push for support for our families in every stage of life—from new parents to our seniors.

Audio: Joni Ernst Discusses Support for Caregivers During Tele-Town Hall

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst answered questions from Iowans and discussed her COVID-19 relief efforts, including her work to support Iowa’s family caregivers.

The Scope of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Iowa Businesses Is Unknown

The number of manufacturing plants, processing plants, and other businesses in Iowa that have experienced an outbreak of COVID-19 is uncertain.

Bell: Popular Meme, Vox Falsely Contrast Minneapolis Riots and Michigan Protests

Matthew Bell: The contrast ends up being emotional manipulation parading as virtue, which distracts from the reason for the protest in the first place.

Axne Launches Iowa COVID-19 Response Funding Tracker

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne tracks more than $9 billion in COVID-19 funds for Iowa families and communities, calls for accountability from remaining agencies.

Reynolds Lifts Prohibition of Mass Gatherings Starting June 1

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ ends the prohibition of social, community, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than ten people on June 1

Iowa Supreme Court Pushes Jury Trials to September 14

The Iowa Supreme Court ordered that in-person court proceedings can resume by July 13, but jury trials may not resume until September 14.

Trump Calls On Governors to Reopen Churches

President Donald Trump said that houses of worship are essential and called on governors to open them during an impromptu press briefing at the White House.

Reynolds Announces Test Iowa COVID-19 Testing Open to All Iowans

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Test Iowa COVID-19 testing is open to any Iowan who wants to be tested, says it is important as Iowans go back to work.

Salmon: Change Our Law & Protect Our Freedoms

Sandy Salmon: Iowa’s public health disaster emergency law is woefully lacking in protecting constitutional rights; it is, in fact, silent on that issue!

Ernst Says No More COVID-19 Bonus Benefits For Millionaires

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst introduced a new bill to kick millionaires off a new, taxpayer-funded $600 unemployment benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

State-by-State Analysis Shows Iowa Has Over $5.5 Billion in Existing Liquidity

With CARES Act funds, the Fed Reserve’s debt purchasing, and Iowa’s reserves, the state has over $5.5 billion in liquidity according to an AFP analysis.

Reynolds Announces New Reopenings, Including Movie Theaters, Wedding Reception Venues

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced movie theaters, aquariums, zoos, pools, and wedding reception venues may reopen on May 22 with appropriate health measures.

Over 12,000 Iowans Tested for COVID-19 Antibodies

The Iowa Department of Public Health gave 12,404 Iowans a serology test, with 14 percent testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies to date.

Over 100,000 Iowans Tested For COVID-19

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports a total of 103,148 Iowans were tested for COVID-19 for a per capita rate of one in every 31 Iowans.