WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Air Guard participates in REFORPAC 25 * EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. (AFNS) -- The Arkansas Air National Guard 's 188th Wing is playing a pivotal role in Resolute Force Pacific 25, the Pacific Air Forces ' most comprehensive contingency response exercise running from July 10 to Aug. 8.  Spanning multiple locations, including Guam, Japan and international airspace, the exercise showcases the 188th W  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: It's Time to Restore Constitutional Order and Rein in Rogue Judges * " The Constitution is clear. Congress controls federal spending. The power of the purse belongs to Congress. It does not belong to unelected district court judges with a gavel and a grudge." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to condemn the grow  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 11 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR seeks public input on wildlife rules * The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules related to Iowa's wildlife. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Builds Upon Trump Recruitment Success in Annual Defense Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, secured meaningful provisions in in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to build upon the historic military recruiting success happening under President Trump. "For me, choosing to serve our country opened the door for the American Dream,   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- Private sector entities are stepping forward to aid in the recovery of endangered and threatened species prompting a call for public input from the Fish and Wildlife Service. This interaction between private groups and the government agency highlights a collaborative approach to conservation, as the agency considers applications for permits that allow scientific research and activities aimed at enhancing species survival. The public's feedback is an essential part   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ernst Saves Taxpayers $100 Million * WASHINGTON - In addition to the One Big Beautiful Bill delivering the largest tax cut in history, the law will also save taxpayers $100 million by eliminating freebies for free-loading fat cats thanks to an amendment successfully attached by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). Ernst's effort ended the backwards practice of forcing small businesses to foot the b  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Wins for Rural America Signed into Law * Q: How did you leverage your leadership for alternative energy? A: More than three decades ago, I helped launch Iowa's rise to dominance in alternative energy with the first-ever federal wind energy tax credit. Wind energy supports more than 9,000 jobs in Iowa and generates more than 60% of our state's electricity, making it the largest source of e  more