Articles Tagged: Joni Ernst

Republican senator gets variety of questions at town hall in Independence

Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation praised Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and pledged ongoing support for the country’s war effort — but oppose a $1.7 trillion spending bill that includes another large round of aid to Ukraine.

As Congress scrambles to pass a government funding bill by the end of the week, Iowa’s congressional delegation is weighing votes on the last major piece of legislation before the new year.

Iowa U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican, defended her vote for the Respect for Marriage Act as a growing list of local Republican Party groups have condemned her decision.

Libertarian candidate for governor Rick Stewart and his running mate earned 2.4 percent of the vote Nov. 8 in the governor’s race, exceeding the 2 percent minimum required by state law to qualify as an official political party.

Winning the war in Ukraine could come down to speed -- how quickly the White House and Congress can authorize spending on weapons and how fast companies such as Raytheon Technologies can build them and get them in the field.

The senators, both Republicans, said the move would provide cheaper fuel to consumers and certainty to farmers and ethanol producers.

All 4 House members said yes to the main deal, but Republicans opposed an additional requirement for paid sick leave for railroad workers.

Iowa’s U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst said the decree violates the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the trade agreement between the North American countries.

Twelve Republicans voted with all Democrats to move forward on the legislation, meaning a final vote could come as soon as this week, or later this month.

Iowa senator succeeds Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri

The senator’s Roast and Ride was back Saturday for the first time in full since 2019 because of pandemic limitations.

Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst stopped in Cedar Rapids Friday to discuss support for veterans, child care, housing and help for families with young children.

Also, a national forecaster sees Iowa’s 1st District race tightening

The ad shows a clip of Franken saying “Iowa, our president, our senators, have no role in that whatsoever,” referring to inflation.