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January 13, 2018
Ernst kicks off 99 county tour Sunday in Red Oak
Senator Joni Ernst has announced the launch of her 99 county tour for 2018 which includes public events in Montgomery and Boone counties. “In 2017 I heard from Iowans who... -
January 12, 2018
Senator Ernst says there’s more work ahead in and out of military to end sexual assault
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says efforts to cut sexual assault in the military have been successful and similar efforts are needed for civilians. Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, is a... -
January 10, 2018
Connect to Congress: IA Senator Ernst on Vets Act, 2017 successes and 2018 priorities
We spoke with Senator Joni Ernst out of Iowa on Wednesday. Access to better healthcare could soon be on the way thanks to a Tri-State lawmaker. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is... -
A bipartisan bill from U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) to provide American military veterans with increased telehealth services that include mental health care unanimously passed the...
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January 04, 2018
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Means New Opportunities for Iowans
The start of a new year brings about new possibilities for folks across the country. This might be a year that parents will see their child go to college, small businesses and... -
December 20, 2017
Ernst, Young hail tax bill's passage
(Washington) -- Republican congressional leaders call it an early Christmas present--the passage of the first major tax overhaul in more than 30 years. By a 51-to-48 vote Tuesday,... -
December 20, 2017
Ernst supports one of America’s great conservation programs
For 52 years the Land and Water Conservation Fund has supported projects across the Country that provide important recreational access for hunting and fishing, neighborhood parks... -
December 19, 2017
Ernst: Optimism ‘in the air’ ahead of GOP tax overhaul
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowan Republican lawmakers in Washington said Tuesday that they are excited about the tax reform overhaul. Sen. Joni Ernst said Democrats' claims that... -
December 19, 2017
Senate passes tax reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- UPDATE: Both Senator Chuck Grassley and Senator Joni Ernst have issued statements on the bill's passage. Sen. Grassley wrote in part, "Its passage is... -
December 19, 2017
Secretive Harassment Bailouts for Congress Addressed in Reform Act
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has joined a bipartisan group of senators who have introduced the Congressional Harassment Reform Act “to overhaul the current system of... -
December 14, 2017
Fitzpatrick, Curbelo, Ernst provisions key to national defense bill
Crucial elements provided by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) are included in a newly signed federal defense... -
December 14, 2017
Ernst joins Gillibrand on sexual harassment bill
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, is being joined by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and a number of other Republicans on a bill aimed at curbing sexual harassment in Congress. Eight... -
December 09, 2017
Senators' VA demands are proof watchdog approach works
With so many high-profile politicians expressing misgivings about media, it’s good to see U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst haven’t hesitated to pounce on news reports of... -
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Wednesday gained commitments from a Trump administration nominee to re-examine federal flood mitigation programs so that program funding can be more...
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December 08, 2017
Fischer, Moran, Ernst stress NAFTA’s value to Midwest agriculture producers in talks with president, agency heads
Several Republican senators from top agriculture states met this week with President Donald Trump and administration officials to discuss the ongoing North American Free Trade... -
The nominee for a top position in the U.S. Army of Corps Engineers said he would reevaluate the benefit-to-cost ratio used to determine which water infrastructure projects get...
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December 06, 2017
Sens. Fischer, Ernst stress benefits of NAFTA at meeting with Trump
WASHINGTON — Farm state lawmakers continue to urge President Donald Trump not to completely abandon the North American Free Trade Agreement. Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and... -
December 06, 2017
Iowa senators pledge to hold VA accountable after waitlist revelations
WASHINGTON — Both of Iowa’s U.S. senators said Tuesday that they were recently assured by the Trump administration it will hold accountable individuals responsible for... -
December 06, 2017
Sen. Ernst pushes for better flood project funding at US Capitol
WASHINGTON (KWWL) - One of Iowa's senators highlighted the importance of flood mitigation projects at the Capitol today, and received support in the form of action in... -
December 06, 2017
Ernst says meeting with VA was “emotionally charged” on hiring doctor with revoked license
WASHINGTON - Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she had an "emotionally charged" meeting with an official from the VA about the agency hiring a surgeon who had a history of malpractice...