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Homeownership is at the heart of the American dream — but I hear from Iowans every day who are working hard and still watching that dream slip further out of reach.  The problem: For more than 20...

Iowa farmers plan in the winter, plant in the spring, work through the summer, and harvest in the fall. But too many Iowa producers are being forced to wait on Washington instead of planning ahead —...

When Iowa communities see a real need, they don’t sit around waiting on Washington — they get to work. One of the best parts of my job is helping local leaders turn their ideas into reality by...

For years, Iowa producers have told me the same thing: input costs are too high, and margins are too tight. When fertilizer prices spike, farm incomes take a hit. That isn't just market noise — it's...

Iowa is home to 87,000 family farms — and every one of them has to make tough decisions each year in an unpredictable market with rising input costs. That’s why we delivered $66 billion in...

As a dad raising six kiddos, I know how quickly a family budget gets eaten up by everyday expenses. That's why I helped pass the largest working families tax cut in American history — to give your...

After years of chaos at the border, rising crime, and illicit drugs pouring into Iowa communities, we’re finally turning the corner — and Iowa families are safer because of it. In the past year...

Last year, Iowans endured the longest government shutdown in American history. During that time, I focused on one thing: reopening the government and restoring the services our communities rely on —...

As a combat veteran who’s served in the Iowa Air National Guard and flown missions in the Middle East and off the coasts of Russia and China, I know firsthand the risks our servicemembers take every...

Let’s be clear: D.C. doesn't need another debate on biofuels — we need year-round E15, and we need it now. For years, Washington insiders have promised certainty for homegrown energy. Last week, it...

Iowa’s Main Street businesses are the backbone of our economy. They don’t ask for special treatment — just clear rules, predictability, and a fair shot to compete and grow.  This week, I sat down...

In Iowa, 1 in every 3 rows of corn becomes biofuel — clean, renewable energy that strengthens our economy, lowers gas prices, and boosts America’s energy independence. The problem: E-15 — gasoline...

In Iowa, financial advisors aren’t hedge fund managers in glass towers and fancy suits — they’re our neighbors. They help families plan for retirement, save for college, and buy their first home....

This morning, veterans from across Iowa came together at the State Capitol to be recognized and advocate for the services that matter most — access to VA care, mental health support, and a strong...

Late last year, I heard a story about a 69-year-old Iowa retiree who believed he’d found a friend online. They talked for months, sharing personal stories and building trust. Then came the pitch: a...

Iowans deserve a government that responds to real-world challenges. Whether it's a Main Street business buried under duplicative red tape or a senior trying to recover their life savings after a...

Iowa consistently ranks as one of the safest states in America — and we’re #1 in the country for public safety outcomes. That’s no accident. We back the blue, look out for our neighbors, and hold...

What if the same vacuum that cleans your floors, hallways, and bedrooms was quietly collecting data that could end up in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)? That’s the concern...

Iowa’s economy runs on hard work — whether it's farmers in the field or factory workers on the line. But that work depends on something most people never see: rare-earth minerals that power...

Sky-high energy costs and D.C. red tape are driving up housing prices — and it’s putting the dream of homeownership out of reach for too many Iowans.  Zoom in: Nearly 40% of Iowa renters spend more...