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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), along with Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), introduced the Estate Tax Reduction Act, legislation to reduce the...
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May 14, 2021
Joni Ernst: Help Wanted: Federal Policies That Incentivize Work, Support Small Business
There’s no doubt about it: it’s been a long year. Just ask any small business, restaurant, or other employer across our state. Fortunately, there’s light at the end of the tunnel.... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a senior member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today noted that—thanks to Operation Warp Speed—people are getting vaccinated,...
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WASHINGTON—After visiting with Iowa small business owners on her 99 County Tour last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) voiced the concerns she heard from employers about the...
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May 10, 2021
Ernst, Sinema Lead Bipartisan Push to Modernize Family, Medical Leave Policies for Working Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a mom and senior member of the Senate Small Business Committee, is leading a bipartisan push with Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) to... -
April 28, 2021
Ahead of President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress, Ernst Calls out Democrats’ Radical Agenda, Lack of Bipartisanship
WASHINGTON—Ahead of President Biden’s joint address to Congress, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) led Senate Republicans’ “pre-buttal” and called out Democrats for ignoring... -
April 14, 2021
Ernst Hears from Iowa Small Businesses, Farmers on Tele-Town Hall, Gives Update on Federal Resources
WASHINGTON – Hosting another telephone town hall this evening with Iowans across the state, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Small Business Committee and... -
April 13, 2021
Ernst: On 99 County Tour, Iowans Said Washington Needs to Rein in Spending, Focus on Real Infrastructure Needs
WASHINGTON—After visiting with Iowans in almost 30 counties across the state over the past two weeks as part of her 99 County Tour for 2021, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) said... -
March 29, 2021
After Democrats Tucked a Provision Banning State Tax Cuts Into Their “COVID Relief” Bill, Ernst Backs Effort to Reverse It
WASHINGTON—After Democrats tucked a little-known provision into their $1.9 trillion “COVID relief” bill that would ban states, like Iowa, from cutting state... -
March 10, 2021
As House Democrats Shove Through Partisan “COVID Relief” Package, Ernst Decries Irresponsible Spending of Iowa Taxpayer Dollars
WASHINGTON—Despite bipartisan opposition, today House Democrats voted to advance their partisan, nearly $2 trillion “COVID relief” package to President Biden’s desk. U.S. Senator... -
March 05, 2021
As Democrats Reject Bipartisan Approach on COVID Relief, Ernst Calls for Democrats, Republicans to Work Together
WASHINGTON — More than five hours ago, the Senate began consideration of the Democrats’ nearly $2 trillion “COVID relief” package—during what is known as a “Vote-a-Rama.” Senate... -
WASHINGTON – For months now, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has said any future COVID-19 relief should be focused on COVID-19. Her Democratic colleagues have a much...
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February 25, 2021
Ernst, Iowa Small Business Owners Denounce Washington-Mandated $15 per Hour Minimum Wage
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, is continuing to highlight the devastating impacts of a Washington-mandated $15 per... -
February 25, 2021
Ernst: “Respect the science; Reopen our schools safely; Return students, teachers, and learning to the classroom”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) spoke on the Senate floor on the need to safely reopen schools across the country and urged other states to follow Iowa’s lead in safely... -
February 24, 2021
Ernst: $15 per hour Washington-mandated minimum wage would be harmful for Iowa small businesses, detrimental for working families
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a mother and member of the Senate Small Business Committee, highlighted the harmful impacts of a $15 per hour... -
February 23, 2021
Ernst: Let’s Support Women, Children; Safely Reopen Our Schools
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today continued to push for the safe reopening of schools to both support children who are falling behind during remote learning, as... -
February 18, 2021
Ernst Meets With Iowans on Child Care, Supports Bill Expanding Access and Resources
GLIDDEN, Iowa – Continuing her push to increase access to child care for Iowa families, today U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) met with parents and local leaders of the Glidden... -
February 08, 2021
Ernst, Murphy Continue Bipartisan Effort to Provide Critical Diaper Assistance to Families During Pandemic
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) are building on their work to assist families who are struggling to afford diapers during the COVID-19... -
February 05, 2021
COVID and women – their careers, businesses at risk if we don’t reopen soon. Here’s how.
By Senator Joni Ernst and Carrie Lukas Coronavirus and the economic shutdowns have affected everyone – but it hasn’t impacted everyone equally. Women... -
January 27, 2021
Ernst Urges Senate: Don’t Mess with New WOTUS Rule; Stand with Workers, Farmers, and Businesses
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Environment and Public Works Committee, is leading a Senate resolution that...
