WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Liberty Landscape Sup more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 23, 2026, by Jack Baum: * * * Iowa House Republicans Should Hold the Line on Hard Property Tax Cap Having now surpassed the 100th day of legislative session, the Iowa legislature has yet to agree on a comprehensive plan to address property tax reform. While Senate Republicans have already passed their version of a plan, House Republicans took a step forward this week, approving an amended proposal of the more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending States' Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Massachusetts' lawsuit against the prediction market platform Kalshi for illegally offering sports betting in violation  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Legislation to Improve Medicare Advantage, Protect Care for Seniors * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), introduced the bipartisan Medicare Advantage Improvement Act (MAIA), legislation aimed at strengthening the Medicare Advantage program to protect healthcare for seniors. Congresswoman Schrier is joined in introducing this legisla more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, April 25 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * CPKC reaches tentative long-term hourly collective agreements with SMART TD and BLET Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said it has reached new tentative collective bargaining agreements with the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Works - Transportation Division (SMART-TD) and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Critical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern States * WASHINGTON-Following litigation by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected 3,814 river miles in states from Minnesota to New York and Alabama to Virginia for four mussel species. "I'm thrilled that these mussels and the rivers they nee more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating approximately 3,814 river miles (6,138 kilometers) of occupied critical habitat for four freshwater mussels -rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. This designation spans 17 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Environment Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Critical Material Supply Chains Yesterday, Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, led a hearing titled Help or Hindrance? The Impact of U.S. Environmental Laws on Critical Material Supply Chains, National Security, and Economic Growt more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Colleagues Call for Passage of Anti-Fraud Package * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) brought her colleagues together and built consensus to create a comprehensive, anti-fraud package that includes 17 commonsense bills that would recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and stop fraudsters. After the widespread fraud in Minnesota and beyond exposed that $1.4 billion is stolen more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $657 Million to Reimburse States, Medical Facilities for Backlog of Public Assistance Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced more than $657 million in FEMA funding to reimburse states, local governments and health care facilities for their costs to respond to the COVID-19 pan more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Welcomes Establishment of USDA National Food Safety Center in Iowa, Additional Projects to Ames * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed an announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will establish a new National Food Safety Center in Urbandale, which will serve as the primary hub for the Food Safety and Inspection Service's administrative, te more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following news release: * * * New poll: Majority of Iowa voters would penalize state lawmakers who block animal torture felony bill Bipartisan bill SF 2099--passed unanimously by the Iowa House and through Senate committees--awaits a full Senate floor vote before the session adjourns * DES MOINES, Iowa -- A new statewide poll commissioned by Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Hu more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 24 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa's Official America250 Tree Planted on Arbor Day at the Iowa State Fairgrounds * Event kicked off initiative to plant America250 trees in communities across Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (April 24, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and other state leaders gathered at the Iowa State Fairgrounds today to plant Iowa's official America250 tree. The event is part of a more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Medical Aid Expedited after Oklahoma Tornado, and More * A tornado struck the southeastern end of Enid, Oklahoma, on the evening of April 23, damaging at least 40 homes and causing minor injuries. No fatalities have been reported, though several homes were completely destroyed. Damage assessments are ongoing, with additional impacts-including power outages and flooding-reported in su more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Secures $1 Million Investment to Expand Youth Recovery and Workforce Pathways in Central Iowa * CAMBRIDGE, IA - Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced a $1 million federal investment to expand the Youth & Shelter Services (YSS) Ember Recovery Campus in Cambridge. The federal funding will support the next phase of the campus's growth, strengthening recovery and workforce training services f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Protecting American Taxpayers Act * Q: What drives your decades-long work as a taxpayer watchdog? A: It boils down to a simple principle. Taxpayers work hard for their money. The U.S. Treasury is not a piggy bank for fraudsters to exploit and drain public assistance programs for profit. Four decades ago, I resurrected a Lincoln-era law known as the False Claims Act to empower whistleblow more PR

AMES, Iowa, April 24 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Research aims to fill critical gaps in telehealth design * A telehealth visit may look simple -a few clicks, a camera and a conversation -but Iowa State University researcher Farzane Omidi knows the reality is far more complex. In virtual care, a dim lamp, a lagging microphone or an open door can quietly erode trust, empathy and even diagnostic accuracy. When the pandemic limited in-person accessibility  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Major Anti-Fraud Package to Protect Kansans' Taxpayer Dollars U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senate colleagues in introducing the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive anti-fraud legislation package designed to recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and crack down on fraudsters exploiting federal programs. The package is projected t more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 24 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * [May 4] Executive Officer 2 (Land Management Program Coordinator) * The Wildlife Bureau is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as a Land Management Program Coordinator, providing leadership and oversight for federal grant programs, public land management support, and bureau-wide administrative and technology initiatives. Job Number: 26-02909 Loc more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 24 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * [May 7] Natural Resources Technician 1 (State Forest Technician) * Join a hands-on, mission-driven team where your work directly shapes the health, sustainability, and future of Iowa's forests. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a passionate and dedicated State Forest Technician to join our team and help us manage Stephens State Forest, Iowa's largest state f more PR