Columns
-
October 20, 2015
GMOs are vital for food production
By Senator Joni Ernst Des Moines welcomed dignitaries from around the world to come together and celebrate the life and contributions of Iowa’s greatest son: Dr. Norman... -
October 20, 2015
Senators: EPA ignores will of the people
As published in: Des Moines Register Recently, The Des Moines Register praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its intended mission, but ignored its tendency to... -
October 08, 2015
Ernst pushes for expansion of telehealth care for veterans
CEDAR RAPIDS — Elderly, disabled and rural veterans would have more access to health care if Congress approves legislation proposed by Sen. Joni Ernst to remove barriers to... -
September 30, 2015
Ernst Hosts Gathering
Source: Emmetsburg News By Anesa McGregor With 97 Iowa counties under her belt, Palo Alto County was the 98th stop this year for United States Senator Joni Ernst. Ernst began the... -
September 21, 2015
Ernst makes Clay County Fair stop on 99-county tour
Source: Spencer Daily Reporter By Hanna Russmann U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, made the 97th stop on her 99-county tour at the Clay County Fair Saturday morning. As she took in... -
September 11, 2015
The danger of the Iran Deal
Source: CNN This week marks a critical time in our nation's history and the future of the Middle East as Congress considers President Barack Obama's nuclear deal with... -
September 11, 2015
The danger of the Iran Deal
As published in: CNN This week marks a critical time in our nation's history and the future of the Middle East as Congress considers President Barack Obama's nuclear deal... -
August 14, 2015
Why I am fighting to defund Planned Parenthood
As published in: Des Moines Register Over the last several weeks Iowans have watched disturbing videos exposing Planned Parenthood’s role in harvesting the organs of unborn... -
As published in: Sioux City Journal President George Washington once said, “It will not be doubted that with reference either to individual or national welfare agriculture is of...
-
Source: Daily Nonpareil By Joe Morton WASHINGTON – Both of Iowa’s U.S. senators expressed dismay Thursday that the Obama administration had turned down the state’s request for a...
-
July 10, 2015
No Federal Disaster Declaration for Wright County
Source: KIOW By AJ Taylor Senator Joni Ernst says she’s “deeply disappointed” President Obama has rejected the governor’s request for a federal disaster declaration for the bird... -
Source: USA Today By Christopher Doering WASHINGTON — Egg and poultry groups Tuesday criticized the Agriculture Department's handling of the worst avian flu outbreak in U.S....
-
July 08, 2015
U.S. plans changes to bird-flu response after criticism
Source: Reuters The U.S. Agriculture Department wants to improve its handling of the nation's worst-ever outbreak of bird flu in poultry after coming under criticism for a slow... -
July 08, 2015
Senate Hearing On Avian Flu
Source: Iowa Public Radio By Sarah Boden The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing Tuesday on avian influenza’s impact on the U.S. poultry industry. The USDA has come... -
Source: Omaha World-Herald By Joe Morton Bird flu has taken a serious toll on the Iowa poultry sector, two producers from the state testified Tuesday. “I am living the avian...
-
July 02, 2015
Tool box envy at Snap-on tour
Source: Algona Upper Des Moines By Mindy Baker ALGONA — She wanted more time. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) made her first official visit to Algona on Monday, June 29, stopping at... -
June 30, 2015
Senate Ag Committee AI Hearing Scheduled
Source: WNAX Radio The Senate Ag Committee will be holding a hearing on avian influenza on July 7. It’s a response to the request from Iowa Senator’s Chuck Grassley and Joni... -
June 30, 2015
Ernst tours Polaris during Spirit Lake Stop
Source: Dickinson County News By Russ Mitchell U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst called Monday's tour of the Polaris Industries plant a "great educational opportunity" as she weighs the... -
Source: Sioux City Journal By Mike Bell SIOUX CITY | The Iowa caucuses might be top of mind for the news media in Washington, D.C., but the state's freshman senator said she'd...
-
June 29, 2015
Senator Joni Ernst Visits Estherville
Source: KMEG ESTHERVILLE, IA -Today Senator Joni Ernst was in Emmet County as part of her 99 county tour across Iowa. Senator Ernst visited the Aero Race Wheels Plant in...