OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Kim Reynolds « Lt. Governor Adam Gregg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 CONTACT: Brenna Smith, (515) 281-5211 Gov. Reynolds sets Iowa House District 82 special election for August 8 (DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation Wednesday setting the date […]
DES MOINES-Kim Reynolds made history when she became Iowa’s first woman Governor on Wednesday morning. Reynolds to the oath of office in the rotunda of the Capitol in Des Moines following the resignation of Governor Terry Branstad as he prepares to serve as an ambassador to China. In her remarks, […]
Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:32 PM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 18, 2017 CONTACT: Colin Tadlock (515) 661-1948 (DES MOINES) – This afternoon, Rep. Joel Fry (R-Osceola) issued the following statement regarding the Iowa Family Planning Program and reports that four Planned Parenthood clinics will close: “During the legislative session, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) Executive Director Scott Will released the following statement: “Democratic Attorney General Tom Miller continues to receive heavy criticism for his legal opinion stating Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will not be allowed to appoint her successor once she is sworn in as governor. […]
Washington, D.C. – The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) issued the following statement regarding Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s effort to politicize gubernatorial succession. RAGA is also launching a digital ad campaign criticizing Miller’s actions. “Tom Miller is playing politics with a serious situation,” said RAGA Executive Director Scott Will. […]
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Terry E. Branstad « Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 1, 2017 Contact: Governor’s Office, 515-281-5211 (DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds released statements upon learning of shootings involving Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Deputies. “Earlier today, I […]
May 1, 2017 Lieutenant Governor to Serve as Governor, But Lacks Authority to Appoint Lieutenant, Attorney General Opinion Concludes Formal opinion responds to request by state senator as Governor Branstad prepares to resign for ambassadorship DES MOINES – Attorney General Tom Miller Monday issued a formal legal opinion stating that […]
DES MOINES – Chairman Jeff Kaufmann praised the Iowa House of Representatives for passing HF 517, which significantly expands Second Amendment rights in Iowa. Statement from Chairman Jeff Kaufmann: “This bill sends a strong signal that our legislature is serious about expanding and protecting Second Amendment rights here in Iowa. […]
Thank you Chairman Rizer, Representive Mascher and all the members of the House State Government Committee. for the for the opportunity to speak with you today. And thank you to all the Iowans who have come here tonight to make your voices heard. This is what a representative Republic is […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following bill into law: House File 231: an Act relating to powers and programs of the economic development authority, including apprentice eligibility under the apprenticeship training program, and including effective date and applicability provisions. The bill passed the Iowa House on […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced appointments to fill Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointees’ term begins on May 1, 2017, and are subject to Senate confirmation. Iowa Division of Banking, Superintendent Ron Hansen, Durant Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy, Director Steve Lukan, West Des […]
(DES MOINES) –Today, Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey applauded the Trump Administration’s Executive Order to begin the process of rescinding the harmful Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds both recently had direct conversations with Environmental Protection […]
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Terry E. Branstad « Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 Contact: Governor’s Office, 515-281-5211 Courtney Greene, IWD, 515-725-3800 Branstad, Reynolds announce State Workforce Development Board subcommittee to address minority unemployment (DES MOINES) – Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds today […]
Nominations for Iowa GOP Volunteer Awards Dear Republican Leaders, The Republican Party of Iowa recognizes that the success of this past election was due to the hard work and dedication of county leadership and grassroots volunteers. We would like to show our appreciation for those who have continually gone above […]
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