DES MOINES, Iowa, April 1 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Annual spring wildlife spotlight survey underway Staff with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are currently conducting their annual nighttime spring spotlight surveys across the state, collecting information on Iowa's deer and furbearer populations. The annual survey is conducted from mid-March through April in each county, beginning an hour after sunset, preferably on  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Employment up in 38 metro areas, down in 1 area, over the year ended January 2025 From January 2024 to January 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 38 metropolitan areas, decreased in 1 area, and was essentially unchanged in 348 areas. The largest over-the-year percentage gains in employment occurred in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts (6.1 p  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Budzinski, Nunn, Courtney and Smith Introduce Bill to Improve Young Farmers' Access to Land WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the New Producer Economic Security Act -- bipartisan legislation to help bring the next generation into family farmi  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Repeal Tax on Certain Firearm Purchases Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 April 1, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today reintroduced the Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises (RIFLE) Act, legislation that would remove a burdensome tax imposed on firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act. Se  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 1 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Discover the renewal of spring with the DNR weekly bloom report Wildflowers are enticing treasures for wilderness lovers each spring. They sprinkle wild landscapes with color and send subtle fragrances into the nearby air. Get outside this spring and see what you can find. Find fleeting beauties of spring with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) weekly woodland wildflow  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, J&S Farm Supply RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: J&S Farm Supply of Iowa County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "Founded on faith, family, and farming, J&S Farm Supply ha  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Rollins Fulfill Commitments to Expand Access to Biofuels RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins at an ethanol production facility in Atlantic, Iowa to announce the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) continued support of the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). Erns  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Leads Legislation to Fix Tax Code and Support Financial Security for Iowa Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced the Secure Family Futures Act to apply ordinary treatment of debt investments for insurance companies, which in turn, would help secure life insurance policies - at a lower cost - for American families. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) is an   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra-led Legislation to Keep Partisan Politics out of IRS Unanimously Passes U.S. House of Representatives WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act - introduced by U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) - unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives. "American taxpayers expect and deserve the best customer service and case outcomes when filing their federal  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 1 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Get Your Boat Ready for Spring It is time to get your boat ready for spring. Here are some tips to ensure your boat is safe and running smoothly when boating weather arrives. 1. Inspect your boat and trailer \- Start at one end and check the entire boat. What is the general condition? Check the trailer tires and vehicle-to-trailer electrical connections, and inspect the winch, win  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Blumenthal Lead 50 Senators In Introducing Hard-Hitting Russia Sanctions WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) led 50 U.S. Senators - evenly divided by party affiliation - to introduce primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia's aggression in Ukraine. These sanctions would be impo  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson, Cotton Introduce the RIFLE Act Washington, D.C. \- Today, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises (RIFLE) Act. Under current law, there is a $200 tax on the transfer and purchase of firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act. This legislation would remove the existing $200 tax on firearms sold to law-abiding  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Daily Caller Highlights Grassley's Oversight of Wasteful DEI Spending at DOJ EXCLUSIVE: GOP Sens Seek Answers For Taxpayers Who Picked Up Tab For Biden's DEI Initiatives Adam Pack March 31, 2025 Senate Judiciary Republicans are seeking accountability for taxpayers who footed the bill for the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under for  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 1 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa boat registrations expire April 30 Iowans will register more than 220,000 boats before April 30, when current boat registrations expire. Boat registrations are good for three years. Registration fees support boater education and safety, water trails, navigation enforcement and aquatic invasive species. Boat owners may bring their current registration to any Iowa county recorde  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy backs Grassley bill to curb judicial overreach WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and colleagues in introducing the Judicial Relief Clarification Act, a bill that would address judicial overreach by prohibiting federal courts from granting relief to anyone except the parties before them. "Some cour  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 1 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Learn to Hunt program opens registration for Field To Fork Deer Hunting Program DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a six-month workshop to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook white-tailed deer to individuals who have little to no archery hunting experience. This workshop consists of summer long archery practices, fall workshops and  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Joins Congressional Ag Trade Caucus Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) announced she has officially joined the bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus to advocate for trade policies that benefit Iowa's farmers, ranchers, and producers. "Iowa leads the nation in corn, pork, and soybean production, and expanding access to internatio  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service has released a new list of properties under consideration for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. These nominations, submitted before March 15, 2025, span multiple states and include historic districts, homes, churches, and industrial sites. The potential listings reflect a broad effort to preserve the nation's architectural, cultural, and historical heritage. Among the notable nominations is the Libertyville Downtown H  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Legislation to Impose Maximum Pressure on Iran WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today introduced critical legislation to hold Iran accountable for its regime of terror across the world. The Maximum Pressure Act, which is cosponsored by 37 members of Congress, would impose the toughest sanctions ever on Iran, preventing their ability to fund terror throughout the Middle  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn, Rollins Highlight Iowa Agriculture During Tour DES MOINES -- U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today welcomed U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to Iowa for a tour focused on supporting the state's agriculture industry. Joined by Governor Kim Reynolds, U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Secretary Rollins and Rep. Nunn v  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 1 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Presents 2025 Ag Leader Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Iowa Agriculture # Nationwide Agribusiness, Pheasants Forever, Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement, and Iowa Pork Producers Association's Bacon Buddies honored at the 13th Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner DES MOINES, Iowa (April 1, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig this week re  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following floor remarks on March 31, 2025: * * * Mr. President, as chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize J&S Farm Supply of Williamsburg, IA, as the Senate Small Business of the Week. In 1955, Leighton Jones founded Jones Fertilizer with a mission to s  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley in Introducing Legislation to Stop Abuses of Federal Injunctions Against President Trump Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 20 of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025 (JRCA). This legislat  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Steube Reintroduces Iranian Terror Prevention Act to Designate IRGC-Linked Militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today reintroduced the Iranian Terror Prevention Act, legislation that requires the Secretary of State to designate and codify 29 Iranian-backed militias and terror groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FT  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Waterman Nominated to be U.S. Attorney for Iowa's Southern District WASHINGTON - Iowan David C. Waterman was nominated today by President Donald Trump to be the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) endorsed his nomination. "I'm proud to endorse Mr. Waterman for the U.S. Attorney post in Iowa's   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The White House sent to the Senate on April 1, 2025, the nominations of 18 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Marc Andersen, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army. * Gregory Autry, of Florida, to be Chief Financial Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. * Donald Bergin III, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional and Legislative Affairs). * Marc Berkowitz, of Virginia, to b  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * WTAS: Whip Emmer Announces Stakeholder Support for CRA to Safeguard Overdraft Services for Americans WASHINGTON - Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced key stakeholder support for S.J. Res. 18, which nullifies a Biden administration rule that would have burdened banks and credit unions, led to fewer options for American consumers, and taken away critical f  more