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April 06, 2017
Lawmakers push to stop federal employers from asking about criminal history until end of job interview
A group of bipartisan lawmakers — led by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. — is asking Congress to "ban the box." Booker is joined by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Tammy Brown,... -
March 31, 2017
Emerging Threats Subcommittee matters to Iowa
Iowans from Sioux City to Davenport know why I serve on these committees: Armed Services; Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Environment and Public Works; and Small Business and... -
Six billion gallons. That is the approximate amount of ethanol produced in Iowa and Illinois each and every year. It is more than the annual gasoline equivalent production of some...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -- Iowa lawmakers are taking their fight for federal funding for the Cedar Rapids flood project to the White House. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sen. Joni...
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March 21, 2017
Encouraging the Next Generation of American Farmers
According to the latest agricultural census, the average age of the American farmer is 58 years old, and it is trending upward. Meanwhile, there are more mouths to feed and people... -
March 08, 2017
Our View: Iowa's US senators team up for worthwhile effort
A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators – including Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst – were among those who on Monday introduced a bill aimed at curbing sex abuse... -
January 27, 2017
Marking a new era committed to protecting our most vulnerable
In what has been described as a "final parting gift to Planned Parenthood," the Obama administration issued a rule at the end of December to secure federal Title X family planning... -
January 12, 2017
Ernst: Military must do more to end sexual assault
When I deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as a company commander, I had to follow orders to travel in a buddy pair which applied to all service members on our base... -
January 11, 2017
The U.S. Cannot Waiver In Our Commitment to Israel
In the midst of this current era of hyper-partisanship, there have traditionally been few areas that can bring Republicans and Democrats together like U.S. support for Israel. We... -
January 06, 2017
Nebraska, Iowa lawmakers reintroduce bill named for Sarah Root, who was killed by driver in U.S. illegally
By Joseph Morton WASHINGTON — Nebraska and Iowa lawmakers reintroduced legislation Thursday named for Sarah Root, the young Iowa woman killed last year in Omaha by a driver... -
December 21, 2016
Expanded trade opportunities critical for Iowa
Iowans proudly lead the nation in the production of many agricultural commodities – corn, soybeans, eggs, pork, ethanol and biodiesel. In fact, one in every three rows of the... -
December 09, 2016
Unending gratitude for our military families
This year, I was fortunate to spend the Thanksgiving holiday in Afghanistan at Bagram Air Force Base surrounded by some of our nation’s finest men and women in uniform. I had... -
November 28, 2016
Senator Ready for New Congressional Year
Born and raised in southwest Iowa, I grew up on our family hog, soybean and corn farm. As a child, I was taught by my parents the values many Iowans share: hard work, service and... -
November 22, 2016
A heartfelt thank you to Iowa's family caregivers
As the season of thanks is upon us and the hustle and bustle of the holidays draws near, I want to take time to recognize an important group of individuals who at times, may go... -
November 17, 2016
Sen. Joni Ernst supports Marion veterans
By DJ Kauffmann Iowa's first female U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst smiled as she moved among the crowd of Marion's finest during Hy-Vee's Veterans Day breakfast on Friday morning. Besides... -
November 11, 2016
Ernst: Fighting for those who faithfully served
I grew up in southwest Iowa on my parent’s farm. Our parents instilled in me the importance of hard work -- and when our work was done, we would go help a neighbor who might... -
November 07, 2016
Ernst: Regulations, low commodity prices are key challenges for Iowa ag
As the nation’s leading producer of pork, corn, soybeans, and eggs, Iowa’s agriculture industry has an enormous impact on the country and the world. This October, I... -
November 04, 2016
We can't let ISIS get away
(CNN)As the United States supports our allies and continues the fight for Mosul, we cannot ignore where ISIS will spread next. I am not alone in my fears that key leaders escaped... -
October 30, 2016
SUNDAY TALK: Ernst Visits and Talks About Rural Business
By AJ Taylor U. S. Senator Joni Ernst was in Forest City and Lake Mills on Friday as a part of her 99 county tour through Iowa. During the stops she visited Winnebago Industries... -
October 28, 2016
Senator Ernst visits local industry during 99 county tour
By Brian Tabick FOREST CITY, Iowa- Senator Joni Ernst is knocking 2 more counties off of her 99 county tour on Friday. The Senator pledged to visit every county in Iowa once a year...