Many historical milestones will dot the calendar this year as Americans look to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence on July the Fourth. Just after the turn of the new year in 1776, a 47-page pamphlet titled “Common Sense” helped change the course of human ...

This week, thousands of folks are weathering the cold to gather in our nation’s capital to march for life. Like them, I stand united in the truth: life is a gift worth protecting. This isn’t just a political belief for me. It’s deeply personal. When I first became a mother and more ...

Since being elected to Congress, I have been committed to ensuring Iowa taxpayer dollars are used correctly and safeguarded from fraud. Families who work hard for their money do not deserve to have their taxpayer dollars wasted by their government. That’s why I am working with President Trump ...

This week at the Capitol was busy and productive, with meaningful conversations happening both inside and outside the Senate chamber. Wednesday was one of the most active days so far this session with “Day on the Hill” for Veterans, FFA, 4-H, Tourism and YMCAs. I was especially happy to see ...

Week two of session brings more subcommittee and committee work. This week, I ran my first bills through the Health and Human Services and Commerce committees, both of which passed unanimously. HF2055 would update our code to provide our school nurses with more options for epinephrine delivery ...

This past week brought perfect ice-making weather. It may not have been everyone’s idea of a great time, but for ice fishing enthusiasts, it was the kind of weather we had been waiting for quite a while. While recent seasons have been tricky, hopefully this cold streak will have the ice ...