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April 09, 2020
Creston News Advertiser: Ernst urges IRS to ensure survivors and victims of domestic violence receive stimulus checks
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault, is calling on the federal government to ensure that survivors of domestic violence who are estranged or... -
April 07, 2020
KIOW: Ernst: Domestic Violence Survivors Should Receive Direct Payments No Matter What
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault, is calling on the federal government to ensure that survivors of domestic violence who are estranged or... -
Over the last few weeks, Iowans from every corner and county of our state – our families, health care workers, local store owners, farmers, seniors, and so many more –...
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March 20, 2020
Washington Times: Joni Ernst calls for $357 million in unused fund for face masks, medical equipment
Sen. Joni Ernst is calling for more than $350 million sitting in an unused fund to be deployed to the Department of Health and Human Services to purchase face masks and other... -
March 14, 2020
KWWL: Joni Ernst encouraging people to work together to protect older and fellow Iowans from COVID-19
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the country and around the world, Senator Joni Ernst is reminding Iowans to protect those around them. In her weekly newsletter, she... -
March 14, 2020
WOWT: Iowa officials met with Iowa grocers to discuss coronavirus mitigation efforts Ernst updates on virus
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst met with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Lt. Governor Adam Gregg, a number of Iowa grocers, and other state officials to discuss coronavirus mitigation... -
In the past few days, cases of coronavirus have started to arise here in Iowa, just like we’ve seen in many other states across the country. At this point, there are over 1,000...
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on March 11 to consider the nomination of Douglas Benevento to serve as deputy administrator of the U.S....
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March 07, 2020
Raccoon Valley Radio: Senator Ernst Hosts Town Hall in Jefferson, Business Visit in Perry Friday
About 60 people attended a town hall meeting at the Greene County Community Center Friday for U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. The town hall immediately opened with Senator Ernst... -
Iowa's U.S. Senators are urging support for preserving Minor League Baseball clubs across the country, including those in Davenport, Burlington, and Clinton, in response to Major...
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As Iowa farmers will tell you, the only thing more important than growing their crops is having access to the markets to sell those crops. For many of our farmers across Iowa,...
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Every year, I complete what I call my 99 County Tour, where I hold town halls and meet with Iowans in every single one of our 99 counties. Throughout the year, every year,...
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February 07, 2020
Stars and Stripes: Senators request Pentagon briefing after report shows rise in sexual assaults at military academies
A bipartisan group of senators has requested a briefing from the Pentagon following the release of an annual report that showed an increase in sexual assaults at the military... -
January 31, 2020
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January 28, 2020
Joni Ernst: New WOTUS rule is welcome news for Iowa farmers
In May 2015, former President Barack Obama ignored the legitimate concerns of Iowa’s farmers, manufacturers and small businesses and announced an egregious rule expanding the... -
January 21, 2020
Joni Ernst: Getting Right Back to Work for Iowa: Passing USMCA and Securing a Trade Deal with China
As we start off the New Year, I’m wasting no time in getting straight back to work and delivering big wins for Iowa. After only a couple of weeks, I’m excited to have two key... -
January 13, 2020
Ripon Advance: Ernst’s bipartisan bill addresses sexual misconduct in the U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) recently unveiled a bipartisan bill that would provide for a 20-member advisory committee tasked with preventing sexual misconduct in the U.S. Coast... -
December 23, 2019
Joni Ernst: 2019 was a great year, hearing from and delivering for Iowans across our state.
As we wrap-up 2019, I wanted to take a moment to look back on some of the highlights of the past year. First and foremost, I completed my fifth 99 County Tour, my annual tradition... -
The U.S. military is not providing adequate body armor and other protective gear to all of its female service members, increasing their risk of injury and compromising their...
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Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is moving forward with her own bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) after bipartisan talks broke down this month. Ernst is expected to...
