The bill would fund government at current levels through March, provide $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in assistance to farmers.
By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MATT BROWN - Associated Press National Politics Dec. 23, 2024 2:59 pm374d ago
The bill would fund government at current levels through March, provide $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in assistance to farmers.
Tom Barton Federal Government Dec. 20, 2024 8:21 am377d ago
During a conference call with reporters Thursday morning, Hinson, a Republican from Marion, advocated for passing “a clean CR,” addressing the debt ceiling, providing disaster relief and extending the farm bill to “give our farmers most needed aid.”
Federal Government Dec. 19, 2024 7:28 am378d ago
Iowa’s longtime Republican U.S. Senator met recently with President-elect Trump’s picks to lead the FBI, Kash Patel; and National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.
Bloomberg
Federal Government Dec. 19, 2024 7:17 am378d ago
U.S. ethanol producers are on the brink of getting the green light from Congress to sell higher blends of corn-based biofuel nationwide -- a long-elusive goal the industry considers crucial to its future.
Agriculture Dec. 16, 2024 1:53 pm381d ago
Iowa's largest farmers cooperative might face a significant fine from the U.S. Department of the Interior for a massive spill in southwest Iowa that annihilated aquatic creatures in a 60-mile stretch of river.
Crime & Courts Dec. 13, 2024 9:47 am384d ago
Most people were accused of distributing large quantities of methamphetamine, and their prison sentences were as long as 35 years.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Dec. 12, 2024 7:53 am385d ago
Also, the Iowa Business Council unveils its policymaking priorities for 2025
Washington Post
Environmental News Dec. 11, 2024 9:02 am386d ago
If the proposed rule is finalized, the butterfly would become one of the most widespread species ever protected under the law.
By Sky Chadde - Investigate Midwest
Agriculture Dec. 8, 2024 6:00 am389d ago
The federal report, issued in November, came days after Donald Trump was re-elected president. During his first term, Trump championed the use of guest visa farmworkers — foreign laborers who work temporarily in U.S. agricultural fields — as a legal alternative for farm labor.
Federal Government Dec. 6, 2024 9:49 am391d ago
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for is survival in the U.S.
Federal Government Dec. 6, 2024 7:38 am391d ago
Ernst said she had a ‘very frank and productive discussion’ this week with Pete Hegseth, nominee to the U.S. Defense Department, but said the vetting of his nomination will continue.
Campaigns & Elections Dec. 4, 2024 7:39 am393d ago
Pate, the state’s top elections official, had requested federal citizenship information for more than 2,000 Iowans in his effort to prevent non-citizens from voting in the Nov. 5 elections
Federal Government Nov. 27, 2024 8:46 am400d ago
Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst has embraced the goal of cutting $2 trillion in federal spending set forth by President-elect Trump’s advisory board headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Nov. 26, 2024 7:44 am401d ago
Also, Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst has created a Republican caucus to assist in federal spending reductions sought by President-elect Trump
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