Republican senator gets variety of questions at town hall in Independence
Articles Tagged: Joni Ernst
Government & Politics Dec. 22, 2022 3:47 pm41d ago
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.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Federal Government Dec. 21, 2022 4:55 pm42d ago
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.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
News Dec. 13, 2022 6:05 pm50d ago
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.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Government & Politics Dec. 9, 2022 5:33 pm54d ago
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.
By Michael Chevy Castranova - The Gazette
Business News Dec. 5, 2022 1:21 pm58d ago
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.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Federal Government Nov. 30, 2022 5:46 pm63d ago
The senators, both Republicans, said the move would provide cheaper fuel to consumers and certainty to farmers and ethanol producers.
Federal Government Dec. 14, 2022 10:33 am49d ago
All 4 House members said yes to the main deal, but Republicans opposed an additional requirement for paid sick leave for railroad workers.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Agriculture Nov. 27, 2022 10:26 am66d ago
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.
National Politics Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 am76d ago
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.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Federal Government Nov. 16, 2022 4:47 pm77d ago
Iowa senator succeeds Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 22, 2022 6:09 pm102d ago
The senator’s Roast and Ride was back Saturday for the first time in full since 2019 because of pandemic limitations.
Government & Politics Oct. 7, 2022 5:09 pm117d ago
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.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 5, 2022 5:34 pm119d ago
Also, a national forecaster sees Iowa’s 1st District race tightening
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 4, 2022 4:27 pm120d ago
The ad shows a clip of Franken saying “Iowa, our president, our senators, have no role in that whatsoever,” referring to inflation.