DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 20 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Air quality permits for review, published 11/20/2025 * DES MOINES - The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans' health and the air where we live. DNR's permitting staff review the applications to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality standards. The public has the right and is encouraged to comment o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address Farmers' Input Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced the bipartisan Fertilizer Research Act alongside Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Congressman Randy Feenstra (IA-04). By requiring the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a stud  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff Updates * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) today announced the following staff updates: Mary Kate Carter, International Trade Policy Advisor Mary Kate rejoins the Committee from Lot Sixteen, where she co-led the firm's trade practice as vice president of government relations. She previously worked as an associate man  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against Financial Services Giant Northwestern Mutual Over Allegations of DEI-Related Discrimination * Federal civil rights agency seeks court order for company information on its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices related to employee's discrimination charge MILWAUKEE - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) filed an action in feder  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Touts Trump Efforts to Make America Affordable Again * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) delivered opening remarks during a hearing highlighting how the Trump administration's unprecedented $907 billion regulatory rollback is unleashing Main Street to keep more money in hardworking Americans' pockets and make life more afforda  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra, Hinson Introduce Legislation to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Iowa Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Ashley Hinson (R-IA) introduced the Fertilizer Research Act, which aims to provide greater certainty and transparency for Iowa farmers navigating high input costs. It would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a study of the marke  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Helps Introduce Legislation Expanding Access to Precision Ag Technology * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) in introducing the Promoting Responsible and Efficient Conservation Incentives and Supporting Ecosystems (PRECISE) Act, legislation designed to strengthen federal conservation programs by expanding access to precision agriculture to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Donates Shutdown Paychecks to Local Churches * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued the following statement: "After 43 long days, the government shutdown is finally over. Dysfunction in Washington does not serve Iowans. Iowans deserve common sense, not partisan nonsense. As we approach the holiday season, I hope my colleagues are inspired to bring more bipartisanship and c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson, House Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Fertilizer Research Act * Washington, D.C. \- Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) introduced the bipartisan Fertilizer Research Act alongside Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03). This legislation aims to provide greater certainty and transparency for Iowa farmers navigating high input  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Seven Leading Whistleblower Groups Praise Grassley's 'Proven' Record of Support for Whistleblowers * WASHINGTON - Seven major whistleblower groups told Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) his whistleblower advocacy "has changed the course of history for freedom of speech and government accountability to taxpayers." This year alone, Grassley has helped secure reinstatement and restitution for a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations for Assistant Attorney General, Mississippi and Louisiana District Courts and Four U.S. Attorneys * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Tysen Duva, to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, by a vote of 12-10; * Robert P. Chamberlin, to be United States District Judge for the Nort  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations for Assistant Attorney General, Mississippi and Louisiana District Courts and Four U.S. Attorneys The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Tysen Duva, to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, by a vote of 12-10; * Robert P. Chamberlin, to be   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * McSCUSE You? Ernst Exposes Blue States Wasting $500 Million of SNAP Funds on Fast Food * WASHINGTON - After the Biden administration massively expanded the number of restaurants eligible to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is releasing bombshell data exposing that $524 million has been spent, almost exclusively on fast food, in nine states  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Bill to Codify Trump Executive Order Supporting Foster Youth * WASHINGTON, D.C. Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Greg Landsman (OH-01) today introduced the Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Act, bipartisan legislation to codify President Donald J. Trump's recent Executive Order aimed at improving outcomes for children in the foster care system. "As a father and  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 20 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Congratulates Winners of the Iowa Restaurant Association's Culinary Competition Showcasing Ingredients from Choose Iowa Members * Ingredients from 18 Choose Iowa members were featured in contest entries DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 20, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today congratulated the winners of the Iowa Restaurant Association's (IRA) Culinary  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at an executive business meeting on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Grassley Opens Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting, Highlights Proven Quality of Trump Judges On today's agenda, we have eleven nominations listed. We'll vote today on: * Tysen Duva to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. * William Crain and Alexander Van Hook   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $2 Billion in Modernizing America's Transit Bus Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today invested $2 billion in 165 transit projects in 45 states and Washington, D.C. The funds will deliver 2,400 buses built with American parts and labora proud example of President Trump's America First agenda.   more