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September 29, 2016
Ernst blasts proposed USDA regulation
By Lara Netolicky ANAMOSA Iowa’s farm economy is not “optimistic and rosy” like the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it is,... -
September 21, 2016
Senators Launch Senate Opportunity Coalition
Washington – A group of conservative Senators came together today to announce the launch of the Senate Opportunity Coalition, a new initiative aiming to ensure every family across... -
September 21, 2016
GOP Senators Launch Poverty Focus Group
By Bridget Bowman A small group of Republican senators launched an effort Wednesday to address poverty and expand economic opportunities, as some GOP leaders seek to make... -
September 15, 2016
Ernst Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators in Introducing Bill to Reauthorize Leasing Authority at Arsenals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) along with Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mark Kirk (R-IL), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced... -
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... -
August 18, 2016
In Case You Missed It: Senators Ernst, Johnson Hold Hearing in Dubuque on Burdensome Regulations Facing Agriculture Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) held field hearing entitled “From... -
Video of the full hearing is available here: http://bit.ly/2bHGQPa DUBUQUE, Iowa — Regulations often have unintended consequences that harm Americans in unforeseen ways,...
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August 05, 2016
Ernst, Johnson to Hold Agriculture Regulations Hearing in Iowa
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will lead a field hearing entitled... -
August 02, 2016
Ernst Pleased With Passing Of Bioengineered Food Labeling Bill
As a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says she is pleased to see the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard... -
WASHINGTON – Led by Sen. Chuck Grassley, all six members of the Iowa congressional delegation today expressed alarm to the Labor Department over a regulation that could limit...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after voting in favor of H.J.Res.88, a measure to disapprove of and eliminate the...
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May 14, 2016
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst visits Cedar Valley businesses
By Christina Crippes WATERLOO — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, laughs off the speculation she will be presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s... -
Legislation aimed at increasing the transparency of the rule-making process pertaining to small businesses has moved forward in the U.S. Senate. The Senate Small Business and...
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May 11, 2016
Ernst’s Prove It Act Passes Small Business Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) Prove It Act of 2016 today passed out of the Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee and now heads to the full... -
April 29, 2016
Baldwin, Ernst tout caregiver tax break
By Ben Jacobson A pair of U.S. senators from the tri-state area support legislation that would create a tax credit to those who care for loved ones at home. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa,... -
April 27, 2016
Ernst Introduces Prove It Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Prove It Act of 2016, legislation that increases transparency within the federal rulemaking process, especially... -
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... -
April 20, 2016
Ernst Supports Bipartisan Comprehensive Energy Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after voting in support of the bipartisan Energy Policy Modernization Act (S.2012), a... -
April 04, 2016
Ernst Supports Protections for Trade Secrets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a co-sponsor of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, today released the following statement following strong, bipartisan... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI), U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), and U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) introduced bicameral legislation to prevent a...