WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: This week, Zach Nunn voted to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule that caps credit card late fees to $8, helping big banks and credit card companies keep costs high for Iowa families. After Nunn took $22,000 from the credit industry, it's no surprise he'd rather protect profits for big banks and corporations instead of lowering costs for hard wor  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on April 19, 2024: Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for two companies, which will assist in the creation of 112 jobs and result in $629 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Boone and Cedar Falls. The board also approved grants through the Entrepreneurial Investment Award program and the Destination Iowa Fund. Daisy   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 19 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a 15-state coalition in a letter to Bank of America, demanding that it stop shutting down bank accounts for those it disagrees with. Bank of America, the nation's second largest bank, has denied services to gun manufacturers, fossil fuel producers, and contractors for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bank also volun  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response to the EPA issuing an emergency waiver to permit E-15 gasoline sales during summer 2024: "I am glad that Biden finally made the right call in granting an emergency waiver for E-15 to be sold this summer. I wish I did not need to sue Biden to get him to quit dragging his feet on E-15, but I am   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a 25-state lawsuit to block Biden's latest electric vehicle mandate and stand up for Americans who drive gas and diesel-powered cars and trucks. The mandate requires that nearly 70% of total car sales be electric vehicles by 2032. American electric vehicles accounted for only 8.4% of total sales last year. For manufacturers to c  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today applauded the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board's support of Daisy Brand's new dairy processing plant that will bring more than 250 jobs to Boone: "Daisy's announcement is good news for the city of Boone, the State of Iowa and our state's dairy farmers. Daisy is joining an already impressive and well-established gro  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig welcomed today's announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an emergency waiver for E15 during the summer driving season and released the following statement: "While today's announcement is welcome news, the Biden Administration should have never allowed this decision to get to the point of needing yet  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF 2586: A bill for an act relating to school security, including the use of school security personnel by school districts and authorizing school employees to be issued professional permits to carry weapons, and including effective date provisions. HF 2326: A bill for an act relating to real estate brokers, the rental o  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to SF 2385 being sent to the Governor's desk for signature: "Last year, I introduced and signed into law legislation that aligned state government to more effectively and efficiently deliver better services to Iowans. It cut 21 agencies from my cabinet, reduced government bureaucracy, and made state government more responsive   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the EPA issuing an emergency waiver for E-15 sales this summer: "I am pleased to see the EPA issue this waiver, allowing cheaper, cleaner burning E-15 to be sold this summer. This is a huge victory for Iowa farmers, American energy independence, and consumers. However, it comes after a disappointing decisi  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa legislature passing income tax cuts in SF 2442: "When I took office, Iowa's income tax rate was nearly 9 percent--the sixth highest in the country. Since 2018, I've proposed four tax packages that have delivered historic income tax cuts and established a flat income tax for every Iowan who pays them; elimina  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 2431, a bill to remove the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse by the Boy Scouts of America: "Those who were sexually abused while in Boy Scouts should have the ability to receive the greatest amount of compensation available. "Even after an initial disclosure, it may take many more years before a victim is willing to file a   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Governor Kim Reynolds today announced that Daisy Brand LLC, the leading manufacturer and largest brand of sour cream and cottage cheese in the U.S., is expanding its operations to Boone, Iowa. Demand for the company's products has created the need for an additional manufacturing facility. Daisy plans to invest $626.5 million in a 750,000 square foot facility, creating 106 new jobs to s  more

AMES, Iowa, April 20 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Iowa State University celebrated the groundbreaking of the LeBaron Hall Replacement and Human Sciences Complex Renovation project for the College of Human Sciences on April 18. "This transformative project is an outstanding example of forward-thinking donors who share Iowa State's vision for the campus of the future. This new facility supports our commitment to provide a student-centric, world-class education now   more

AMES, Iowa, April 19 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is honoring five Iowa State University researchers for their individual contributions to physics, agriculture, chemistry and engineering. Two of the researchers are also affiliated with the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames National Laboratory, which is operated by Iowa State and located on the university's campus. The latest class of AAAS Fellows incl  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, April 20 (TNSres) -- Creighton University issued the following news: Two Creighton students have been named 2024 Fulbright scholars. Benjamin Kinkor and Kate Hessman have been awarded scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international education exchange program. After a highly competitive selection process, winners study, conduct research and/or teach abroad for a year.  more

CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, April 20 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma issued the following news: Dr. Nicholas Boyde, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma, has been awarded a fellowship through the Department of Energy Visiting Faculty Program. The project will take place this summer at the Ames National Laboratory in Ames, Iowa from May 28 to Aug. 2. The Visiting Faculty Program seeks to enhance research competitiveness and STEM teaching ca  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield issued the following news release: Join the celebration as Wellmark Blue Cross(R) and Blue Shield(R) celebrates 15 years of the Grand Blue Mile on April 23, 2024. Wellmark is the presenting sponsor of the family wellness event. The Grand Blue Mile, held in conjunction with the 114th Drake Relays presented by Xtream(R) powered by Mediacom(R), has become an annual tradition for Iowans, attracting more than 50,000 participants. It   more