The three Republican candidates competing for nomination to run against Democratic Congresswoman Cindy Axne say it should be up to states to decide if abortion is legal or illegal. Some Republicans in congress have indicated they hope to pass a nationwide ban if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe … [Read more...]
GOP candidates in Iowa’s third congressional district raise questions about Ukraine aid
The three Republican candidates running in Iowa's third congressional district primary are raising concerns about U.S. aid to Ukraine. During a debate broadcast tonight on KCCI-TV in Des Moines, Nicole Hasso of Johnston said America has always helped its allies, but the money would be better … [Read more...]
GOP candidates in Iowa’s 3rd district react to court’s Roe signal
All three Republicans competing for the chance to run against Democratic Congresswoman Cindy Axne in the fall oppose abortion under any circumstance -- but all three say it should be the states that regulate abortion, not the U.S. congress. Candidate Nicole Hasso of Johnston, an insurance … [Read more...]
Iowa Democrats hear from top of the ticket candidates
The Iowa Democratic Party's candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and congress rallied with about 600 activists at a party fundraiser this weekend. The three Democrats vying for their party's U.S. Senate nomination shared their biographies and their plans for defeating Republican Senator Chuck … [Read more...]
Axne assails lack of competition in beef packing industry
Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne says "urgent" action in congress is necessary to address the lack of competition in the meatpacking industry. The CEOs of the four companies that control 80% of the beef processing in America testified at a House Ag Committee hearing this week. Axne, a Democrat from … [Read more...]
Sand says it was inappropriate for Finkenauer to label Iowa judge as partisan
State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat, says U.S. Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer's criticism of a district court judge who ruled against her bid to stay on the June Primary ballot was inappropriate. Finkenauer is one of three Democrats competing to run against Republican Senator Chuck Grassley in … [Read more...]
Transportation secretary says Iowa bridge repair a priority for new infrastructure dollars
The U.S. Transportation Secretary says addressing safety concerns is the highest priority for the $3.9 billion in new federal infrastructure money for Iowa roads, bridges, and airports. Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke with Iowa reporters during an online news conference. "When you have these … [Read more...]
Axne says Biden showing that biofuels are part of U.S. energy mix
Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne says President Biden's move to ensure E15 may be sold in the summer months shows biofuels like ethanol have an important place in the country's energy portfolio. Gasoline with a 15% ethanol blend is sold at a lower price than E10 and, in some places around the … [Read more...]
Iowa delegation’s bill calls for upgrading NWS communications system
All four Iowans who serve in the U.S. House have introduced a bill that would upgrade the communications network for the National Weather Service. Damage to a fiber optic cable at a Weather Service office in Texas delayed warnings during last month's tornado outbreak in Iowa. Congresswoman Cindy … [Read more...]
Hinson explains vote against insulin bill in U.S. House
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, was one of two members of the Iowa delegation to vote against a U.S. House bill that caps the cost of insulin at $35. Hinson says she doesn't like the other costs that go with the bill. "It's a serious issue we should be tackling here in … [Read more...]