When I was elected to the Iowa Senate, I was often asked what legislation I wanted to introduce. My goal has always been not to add to government regulations, but instead reduce needless regulations on Iowans, prospective Iowans, and Iowa small businesses. The Senate passed three bills last ...

It is hard to believe we are already halfway through March! Monday the 20th will mark the first day of spring. Those of us that depend on farming for our livelihood have begun to watch the calendar and monitor the weather back home more closely from here on out. But for now, the farm is a ...

Domestic energy production – particularly ethanol and biodiesel – is critical to Iowa’s economy and our national security. In Iowa, our biofuels industry supports roughly 57,000 jobs and generates $7.2 billion towards our GDP. Iowa is also home to 42 ethanol plants and 11 biodiesel ...

Week 9 draws to a close. The week following first funnel has ended and we spent the vast majority of our time debating on the House floor. The only committees that met this week were the Ways and Means and the Appropriation Committee. In the next few weeks, committees will get busy again as we ...

March is designated as National Social Work Month and it offers us a chance to recognize not only the effort, compassion, and dedication of those who choose the profession, but also the importance of the work itself. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers closely collaborate with ...

The House Health and Human Services Committee passed 28 bills that survived the first funnel. Below are some of the important bills that advanced to expand access to health care and child care throughout the state. Medical malpractice – House File 161 has been signed by the governor. This ...