The federal declaration comes as more than a third of Iowa’s counties are under state disaster proclamations after a week of dangerous and damaging weather.
Articles Tagged: Joe Biden
Federal Government May. 22, 2024 9:13 am471d ago
The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellation on Wednesday, saying it will erase $7.7 billion in federal student loans. With the latest action, the administration said it has canceled $167 billion in student debt for nearly 5 million Americans through several programs.
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists May. 19, 2024 5:00 am474d ago
Under the Biden plan, the taxpayer loses.
National Politics May. 15, 2024 11:50 am478d ago
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN and the second on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC — setting the stage for the first presidential face-off in just weeks.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Weather May. 14, 2024 3:45 pm479d ago
According to the National Weather Service, over 20 tornadoes struck Iowa on April 26, killing one in the hard-hit town of Minden in Western Iowa.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government May. 7, 2024 8:16 am486d ago
Iowa would join at least 15 other GOP-led states in challenging the regulations, which are set to take effect Aug. 1.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government May. 3, 2024 8:04 am490d ago
Also, Gov. Reynolds requests expedited federal disaster declaration for nine Iowa counties
Government & Politics May. 1, 2024 8:57 am492d ago
Iowa TikTok creators gathered for a discussion hosted by the social media platform’s safety leaders to discuss how they got their start on TikTok, how they built their communities and expanded their business on the platform, and what impact a U.S. ban could have.
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Apr. 28, 2024 5:00 am495d ago
With the stroke of a pen, a person’s sex ceases to be the fixed and immutable physiological classification we know it to be.
A group of Republican-led states is suing the Biden administration to block a new student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
Government & Politics Mar. 22, 2024 5:01 pm531d ago
Iowa’s Ashley Hinson said she opposes raising retirement age, supports IVF
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Feb. 25, 2024 10:38 am558d ago
Presidential choices could impact outcome of November election
Campaigns & Elections Feb. 16, 2024 4:21 pm566d ago
The deadline to submit a request for a presidential preference card is 11:59 p.m. Monday.
Public Officials Feb. 8, 2024 2:07 pm575d ago
President Joe Biden “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials when he was a private citizen, including documents about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan and other sensitive national security matters, according to a Justice Department report that nonetheless says no criminal charges are warranted for him or anyone else.
Campaigns & Elections Jan. 16, 2024 8:41 am598d ago
Marc Korver of Washington, Iowa, is also known for his American flag suit that he has worn to dozens of political events.