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December 12, 2016
Ernst Provision Calling for Completion of Cedar Rapids Flood Control Project in Water Infrastructure Bill Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after her provision to urge the Army Corps of Engineers to complete the Cedar Rapids flood... -
December 02, 2016
Ernst Stresses Importance of Strong RFS for Rural Economies at Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs’ Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management hearing entitled “Examining Two GAO Reports... -
November 30, 2016
Ernst Meets with Army Corps to Discuss Iowa Flooding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At her request, today U.S. Senator Joni Ernst met with the head of the United States Army Corps of Engineers to discuss and urge the prioritization for... -
November 23, 2016
Ernst on EPA Release of RFS Volume Requirements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their final Renewable Fuel... -
November 01, 2016
Ernst Statement on Federal Disaster Funding for Iowa Flooding in September and October
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released a statement after President Obama issued a federal disaster declaration for 19 counties in the... -
October 19, 2016
Ernst impressed with Heartland Power solar array
By Jim Cross ST. ANSGAR — As part of her 99-county tour of Iowa, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, paid a visit to St. Ansgar on Thursday, Oct.13. Specifically, Ernst visited with... -
October 18, 2016
Senator Ernst Meets With Students Learning About Wind Power
Estherville, Iowa - Senator Joni Ernst is making her way across Iowa, including paying a visit to Iowa Lakes Community College. As part of her 99 county tour, she toured the... -
October 11, 2016
Grassley, Ernst Press Army Corps of Engineers on Flawed Policy for Prioritizing Flood Control Projects
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Joni Ernst today pressed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to explain the flawed policy that leads to the downgrading of flood control... -
October 11, 2016
Grassley, Ernst press Corps for Cedar Rapids flood funding
By Joel Aschbrenner Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are pressing the Army Corps of Engineers to explain why cities like Cedar Rapids and Des Moines rank low on the priority... -
October 07, 2016
Iowa Congressional Delegation Supports Expected Federal Disaster Request for Flooded Areas
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Steve King, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Joni Ernst, Rep. Rod Blum, Rep. David Young, and Rep. Dave Loebsack sent a letter to Governor Terry... -
October 03, 2016
Ernst Visits Northwest Iowa
Northwest Iowa — Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst was in our area on Monday, talking with Iowans about issues important to them. The Senator was at the Dwight Mogler farm south... -
September 30, 2016
Iowa Congressional Delegation Asks Committee Leaders to Keep Iowa Items in Final Water Bill
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Joni Ernst, Rep. Steve King, Rep. Dave Loebsack, Rep. Rod Blum, and Rep. David Young are asking the top House and Senate committee... -
September 30, 2016
Ernst Statement on Federal Disaster Funding for August Iowa Flooding
Today U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released a statement after President Obama issued a federal disaster declaration for 8 counties in the State of Iowa,... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers demanding answers on why they have...
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September 27, 2016
Iowa delegation offering Cedar Rapids flood mitigation amendment
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -- Members of Iowa's Washington delegation are calling for the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite construction of flood protection for Cedar Rapids. It's part... -
September 20, 2016
Ernst Sends Letter in Support of Governor’s Request for Federal Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to President Obama in support of Governor Terry Branstad’s request for a federal major disaster declaration... -
September 13, 2016
Ernst “Worried” About Negative Impact Of Proposed EPA Atrizine Limits
Northwest Iowa — Northwest Iowa farmers would be drastically limited on the amount of a popular herbicide that they would be able to apply to their fields if the... -
September 08, 2016
Senate plan: 'Expedite' Cedar Rapids flood protection system
By B.A. Morelli CEDAR RAPIDS — Not long after local and federal officials acknowledged increasingly grim prospects a Cedar Rapids flood protection system would ever see... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the Energy & Water Development and Related Agencies...
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April 26, 2016
Ernst supports new energy reform bill
By Brent Barnett (Washington, D.C.) -- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is speaking out in favor of a new bill promoting energy production. The Red Oak Republican recently voted in...
