As May unfolds, so does Mental Health Awareness Month – a time dedicated to illuminating the importance of mental well-being in our lives and our community. We’re often weighed down with challenges, uncertainties and adversities – resulting in our mental health needs being put on the back ...
Washington has a chronic budgeting problem. Before 1974, the congressional budget process was akin to the Wild West. Each committee had free rein of the public purse. No topline number steered appropriators within a fiscal fence. Nothing kept authorizers from tying new mandatory programs to ...
In today's digital age, we find ourselves engulfed in what seems like an endless sea of information. Our social media feeds overflow with memes, news articles, and posts from friends, family, coworkers, and acquaintances. Streaming platforms bombard us with a new TV show every week, and even ...
Our veterans are heroes who have dedicated their lives to service and risked their own safety to protect our freedoms and defend our flag at home and abroad. On my 36-County Tour, I’ve met with incredible veterans who have relayed their stories of bravery and patriotism to me, emphasizing ...
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, comprising 99.9% of all American businesses and employing nearly half of our nation’s workforce. They produce 16.5 times more patents than large firms, delivering key modernizations and competition necessary for a healthy, cost-effective ...
As president of UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge, I take immense responsibility in ensuring comprehensive healthcare services are available for everyone right here in Fort Dodge and our surrounding communities. Sharing the news of Iowa Heart’s termination of their agreement to provide 24/7 ...