DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 19 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following open letter: * * * If there's an issue Iowans are most passionate about, it's undoubtedly about our kids. As a grandmother of 11, ranging in age from pre-school to high school, I understand. There's nothing more important than our children. It's why so many of my policy priorities as governor have focused on building strong families and elevating education for every student. This year is no exception. In fact, stude  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 19 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Based on feedback from parents, legislators, school superintendents, and teachers, Governor Reynolds has met with House Speaker Pat Grassley, Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, and House and Senate education committee chairs and members, to discuss SSB 3073/HSB 542. The bill proposes reforming Iowa's Area Education Agencies (AEAs) to improve special education services and supports for students with disa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted again today to shut down the federal government. Miller-Meeks' shutdown would force hundreds of thousands of active-duty servicemembers and federal workers to work without pay, cut critical aid to families struggling with high costs, and cause economic chaos. Iowans are tired of Miller-Meeks constantly choosing extreme politics over working families. DCCC S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As Nikki Haley takes questions from New Hampshire voters on CNN tonight after failing to meet her own campaign's expectations in Iowa, DNC spokesperson Alex Floyd released the following statement: "Nikki Haley only knows how to run one playbook in this primary: Burn through millions while dodging questions about her support for the most extreme parts of the MAGA agenda. Voters clearly aren't buying wha  more