Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Iowa
"Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" to Air on CBS Tonight
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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"Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" to Air on CBS Tonight
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Tonight, the "Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" will air from 8:00-9:30 PM ET on the CBS Television Network, and be available to stream tomorrow on Paramount+.
Hosted by television host and entertainment personality Mario Lopez, the national finals mark the conclusion of the first-ever President
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Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary, Senator Markey, Rep. Ramirez Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary, Senator Markey, Rep. Ramirez Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion
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Resolution Text (PDF)
Washington (July 1, 2026) - As the nation celebrates its 250 th anniversary, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress's role in upholding the principle
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America 250 documentary highlights how access to higher education fuels progress
AMES, Iowa, July 1 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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America 250 documentary highlights how access to higher education fuels progress
A documentary series celebrating America 250 highlights Iowa State's innovative spirit and commitment to making higher education accessible.
AMES, Iowa - The "American Spirit" is defined by the innovation and ingenuity that have shaped the United States throughout its history.
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, a d
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Bereaved Families, Law Enforcement and Veterinary Organizations Cheer Combating Illicit Xylazine Act's Advancement in the Must-Pass NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Bereaved Families, Law Enforcement and Veterinary Organizations Cheer Combating Illicit Xylazine Act's Advancement in the Must-Pass NDAA
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - A coalition of bereaved families, law enforcement organizations and veterinary associations are calling on Congress to pass the bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, authored by U.S. Senate Ju
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Capitol Hill Report, 07-1-26
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Capitol Hill Report, 07-1-26
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AUDIO from this morning's call is available HERE.
Topics include: Supreme Court rulings, the Save Our Bacon Act, Iran, the SAVE America Act and student loan forgiveness.
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Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-07-1-26
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: High SNAP Error Rate Could Cost Minnesota Taxpayers Over $100M a Year
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist Martha Njolomole:
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High SNAP error rate could cost Minnesota taxpayers over $100M a year
New federal rules could cause Minnesota to pay $130 million per year for SNAP benefits to balance a high distribution error rate.
Since its creation in 1964, the federal government has covered the full
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CLAS's Certificate in Writing coordinator turns a passion for words into opportunity
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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CLAS's Certificate in Writing coordinator turns a passion for words into opportunity
By Fatima Salinas
For Tracy Meginnis, supporting student writers is more than a job. It is a chance to help students discover their voices, pursue ambitious goals, and find a place within Iowa's iconic writing community.
As coordinator of the Certificate in Writing and student publicatio
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Court Restores $127M in Illegally Canceled Grants From USDA's Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 2 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Court Restores $127M in Illegally Canceled Grants from USDA's Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program
Twenty-four grantees win preliminary injunction restoring critical support for a fairer food system
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Washington, D.C. -- A federal district court has issued an order restoring the grants of 24 organizations and local governments who had grant agreements under the United St
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Alaska Senate Race Shifts Towards Peltola as Democrats Move "Within Striking Distance" of Majority
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Alaska Senate Race Shifts Towards Peltola as Democrats Move "Within Striking Distance" of Majority
Today, race raters at the Cook Political Report shifted the Alaska Senate race in Democrats' favor, representing "a key shift in the overall battle for Senate control" as new polls show "ideal recruit" and "proven electoral overperformer" Mary Peltola garnering "a particula
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Enhancing Healthcare and the Community's Role Through New MSMS Program
DUBUQUE, Iowa, July 1 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release:
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Enhancing Healthcare and the Community's Role Through New MSMS Program
The University of Dubuque continues to build pathways into healthcare careers with the planned launch of an innovative master of science in medical science (MSMS) program that will give students the opportunity to explore clinical careers, strengthen their academic credentials, and enhance their understanding of the role a community
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Federal Register: APHIS Issues Information Collection Notice on Virus-Serum-Toxin Act & Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following information collection:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request a revision to and extension of approval of an information collection associated with the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act and regulations.
Title: Virus-Serum-Toxin Act and Regulations.
OMB Control N
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Ga. A.G. Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of Indiana's voter ID law and the rights of states to enact critical election integrity measures.
"The majority of Americans support commonsense voter ID laws. It's not partisan. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections," sai
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Grassley Welcomes Over $27.7 Million in Federal Funding to Support Iowa Communities, Including $22.6 Million for Rock Valley Property Acquisitions
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Welcomes Over $27.7 Million in Federal Funding to Support Iowa Communities, Including $22.6 Million for Rock Valley Property Acquisitions
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed news that Iowa will receive over $27.7 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, including over $22.6 million to the City of Rock Valley Property Acquisitions. The
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX.
This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener
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Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 m
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Mich. Democratic Party: Chaotic MAGA Primary - Perry Johnson Promises Aggressive & Intense Blitz Against John James
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Chaotic MAGA Primary: Perry Johnson Promises Aggressive & Intense Blitz Against John James
The chaotic and costly MAGA primary for governor is entering an intense five-week blitz ahead of two GOP debates next week, with self-funder Perry Johnson's campaign promising "the biggest, most intense, aggressive, five-week primary campaign in Michigan history." Johnson's campaign promi
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Miller-Meeks Leads Charge to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Iowa Farmers
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Miller-Meeks Leads Charge to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Iowa Farmers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released the following statement after the Administration suspended duties on phosphate fertilizer imports, which will lower input costs for American farmers by an estimated $1.82 billion every year.
"The Biden Administration's phosphate fertilizer duties
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MIT: How urban design leads to better wellness
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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How urban design leads to better wellness
An extensive study of U.S. cities identifies walkable neighborhoods, urban greenery, and access to amenities as key contributors to residents' health.
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A new big-data analysis of the U.S. pinpoints how urban design aids the health of city residents -especially when cities provide walking opportunities, greenery, and mixed-use str
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New data shows reduction in distracted driving in year since Iowa's adoption of hands-free law
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
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New data shows reduction in distracted driving in year since Iowa's adoption of hands-free law
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One year after Iowa's Hands-Free Driving Law took effect prohibiting motorists from handling a cell phone or electronic device while driving, new data from Nationwide and Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) shows clear declines in phone-related distraction behind the wheel -an encouraging
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Nunn, Pappas Introduce Bill to Cut Pensions of Former Lawmakers Who Cash In as Lobbyists
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Nunn, Pappas Introduce Bill to Cut Pensions of Former Lawmakers Who Cash In as Lobbyists
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today introduced the No Cashing In Act, bipartisan legislation to increase transparency and accountability for former Members of Congress who become lobbyists after leaving public service while continuing to receive taxpayer-funded congress
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Pulitzer Center: Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026 - K-11 Winners and Finalists
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk:
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Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026: K-11 Winners and Finalists
The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for grades K-11!
Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's young adult poems here (https://pulitzercenter.org/blog/young-adult-winners-
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Rep. Ramirez, Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Congress's Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ramirez, Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Congress's Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary
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Washington, DC - As the nation approaches its 250 th anniversary, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress' role in upholding the principles of equality, dignity, and justi
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Sens. Grassley, Hagerty Issue Letter to Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, issued the following letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 25, 2026
The Honorable Robert J. Conrad, Jr.
Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts
1 Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20544
Dear D
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Sens. Grassley, Hagerty Issue Letter to U.S. Courts
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 25, 2026
The Honorable Robert J. Conrad, Jr.
Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts
1 Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20544
Dear Director Conrad:
We write to you in your capacity as Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts
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Sioux City Hospital Nurses Win Vote to Eject UFCW Union Bosses
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, July 1 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release:
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Sioux City Hospital Nurses Win Vote to Eject UFCW Union Bosses
Labor Board certifies election result; 191 registered nurses officially free of unwanted union at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's - Downtown location
Sioux City, IA - Registered nurses at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's - Downtown hospital have successfully voted to remove United Food and Commercial Workers
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University of Iowa International Programs Dean's Message: Visit from Iraqi Delegation and Mexico Connections
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 2 -- The University of Iowa International Programs posted the following statement by Associate Provost and Dean of International Programs Russ Ganim:
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Dean's Message: Visit from Iraqi Delegation and Mexico Connections
Dear all,
Please let me wish everyone a happy Fourth of July and a happy 250th anniversary of our nation's founding. Whether you are celebrating or just relaxing, I hope you have a most enjoyable holiday.
June was a very busy month for internationa
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USMCA to face review on July 1st - Will America continue its strongest trade relationship?
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release:
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The USMCA to face review on July 1st. Will America continue its strongest trade relationship?
Renew the USMCA, Drop Tariffs, and Bring Down Consumer Costs
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As the U.S., Mexico, and
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Webspec CEO Terhark Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by Jeremiah Terhark, CEO and founder of Webspec, Urbandale, Iowa, from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining the Burden of Federal Benefits Cliffs on Small Businesses and Workers":
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Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Jeremiah Terhark. I am the founder and CEO of Webspec, whe
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