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Barker Bulletin — Week 15: Property Tax Reform

This week brought the 100th day of the legislative session. Day 100 is the latest day we have with our clerks. I am thankful for Jeff’s hard work this session as he helped me keep up with all the correspondence from constituents in the 51st District. We also moved a bunch of policy bills on ...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

As an Assistant Marshall County Attorney whose docket focuses on sexually motivated crimes and domestic violence, I see firsthand the devastating impact sexual assaults have on victims and our community. Therefore, I am proud to stand with survivors of these crimes every April, in support of ...

Head Start is a stunning success. Don’t cut it.

The federal Head Start program has been a lifesaver for me since I was a toddler. I count my lucky stars that my parents were able to get me into Head Start for early childhood education decades ago. I count myself even more fortunate to have it for my own child now. But I worry that could ...

A historic investment for the 185th Air Refueling Wing

This week marks a victorious step forward for Northwest Iowa and our national security. I am honored to share that I have secured $38.5 million in federal funding for the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City – an investment that represents one of the largest military funding construction ...

The Warme Wire: Week 15

We have completed the fifteenth week of the legislation session, and Tuesday marked the 100th (and final scheduled) day. As predicted and with important work still to be completed, we continue working and are excited to deliver for our constituents and our state. One big victory this week was ...

Fraudsters are treating Treasury like a personal piggy bank

Tax Day has come and gone…along with the money the IRS took from your paycheck. Even if you paid your taxes on time and in full, you are still subject to the threat of an IRS audit. Meanwhile, fraudsters are treating the national treasury like a personal piggy bank, stealing more than $1 ...