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Nearly 1 in 4 Iowa households rely on SNAP or Medicaid to put food on the table or get the care they need. But here’s the reality: between 2018 and 2022, more than $500 billion may have been lost to...

When investment capital gets trapped on the coasts, Iowa small businesses pay the price. The problem: Right now, small and mid-sized businesses are required to submit three years of audited...

Iowa leads the nation in biofuel production. In 2022 alone, our renewable fuel innovators supported 60,000 jobs and added more than $70 billion to our economy. Why it matters: Iowa's ag economy has...

As digital innovation accelerates, the next wave of technology — from finance to farming — will be shaped by whoever writes the rules first. As a former cyber intelligence officer, I know what will...

China is not hiding the ball — they have their eyes on Taiwan. CCP aggression and territorial ambitions have grown in recent years, with more incursions into the waters of Japan, Vietnam, and...

More than 150,000 Iowans in our communities rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Another 60,000 count on SNAP to know where their next meal is coming from.  This morning, I visited MercyOne in Des...

Over the last four years, the federal government has been hitting Iowa businesses with fines as high as $150,000 for following our own state laws that conflict with outdated federal regulations. Why...

Did you know that 400,000 Iowans still don’t have a reliable internet connection? That's a student who can't finish their homework, a farmer who can’t use precision ag tools, or a senior who can't...

Yesterday, I had the honor of presenting long-overdue medals to John James Scarpino, a 95-year-old Korean War veteran from Des Moines. At just 20 years old, John stepped up to serve our country as a...

There's no way around it — in Iowa and around the country, we're seeing a youth mental health crisis that is harming families and our communities. Investing in mental health and recovery resources...

Scammers stole $3.4 billion from retirees in 2023 — but that’s just what was reported. The real number: The FTC estimates actual losses were upwards of $60 billion. That means for every $1 in...

I’ve always believed the best solutions come directly from our communities — not Washington D.C. That’s why I sat down with Iowa job creators and small business leaders yesterday for a roundtable...

Scammers are stealing millions from Iowa retirees — and they’re getting more sophisticated every day. In 2023 alone, over 13,000 Iowans reported that they were defrauded — that’s $42.6 million in...

Today is a time to gather with family, reflect on the blessings in our lives, and look ahead with renewed home. In Iowa, Easter serves as a reminder of the strength of our communities and the...

Today, on Good Friday, many Iowans take time to pause and reflect. It is an opportunity to take a step back from our busy lives and focus on what truly matters: our families, the strength of our...

Iowa's small businesses are more than just storefronts, they are the backbone of our economy. Main Street employs more than half of Iowa's workforce, which is why we're fighting to reduce red tape...

As a 20-year combat veteran and Colonel in the Air Force, I understand the urgent need to keep America safe. National security isn’t just a talking point—it’s a mission. Iowa families deserve...

It’s been 100 days since the start of the 119th Congress — and I’ve hit the ground running to deliver results for Iowa’s families, small businesses, and farmers.Here are just a few things we’ve been...

This week, we worked on important legislation in D.C. We also announced the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, which showcases student artwork from Iowa’s Third District with the winning artwork...

Agriculture isn’t just an industry in Iowa, it’s our way of life. Our farmers feed and fuel the world, and to keep up that tradition, Iowans need access to the tools to tackle the challenges of both...