Statement from Rep. Chris Hall, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, on REC Meeting “Factors below the surface tell us more about Iowa’s economy than the REC’s status quo revenue projections. Iowa has regained just half of the jobs lost due to COVID, and some individuals have dropped out of the workforce for reasons like [...]
Waterloo, Iowa -- In light of the wrongful death lawsuit filed against Tyson Foods this week, State Rep. Ras Smith of Waterloo called on Governor Kim Reynolds to stop hiding the role her administration played during the COVID crisis at Tyson last spring. “I’m outraged by allegations in the Tyson lawsuit filed this week, but not [...]
Des Moines, Iowa – Today, State Representative Todd Prichard of Charles City was elected to serve another term as leader of the Iowa House Democrats. Rep. Jennifer Konfrst of Windsor Heights was elected as the Democratic Whip and four other lawmakers were elected as Assistant Democratic Leaders. “House Democrats are resolved in bringing people together and [...]
This new proclamation is effective at 12:01 a.m. on November 11, 2020, and continues until 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 2020. Gathering Restrictions: Social, community, recreational, or leisure If more than 10 people: ○ 6 feet distancing between groups ○ Groups limited to 8 people, with the exception of households larger than 8 ○ Take other [...]
“Governor Reynolds’ COVID-19 response is too little and too late. After ignoring the pandemic and public health guidelines for a month while campaigning, Governor Reynolds has put the State of Iowa in a crisis today. COVID-19 is overwhelming our health care system and the community spread is the worst it’s ever been. Iowa’s positivity rates have [...]
“Governor Reynolds’ COVID-19 response is too little and too late. After ignoring the pandemic and public health guidelines for a month while campaigning, Governor Reynolds has put the State of Iowa in a crisis today. COVID-19 is overwhelming our health care system and the community spread is the worst it’s ever been. Iowa’s positivity rates have [...]
Iowa saw a record of 18,696 Iowans infected with COVID-19 from October 30 - November 5. A total of 144,142 Iowans have tested positive for COVID-19 since March. Unfortunately, there were 110 more deaths this week. So far, 1,815 Iowans have lost their lives to COVID-19. Iowa hospitals continue to see a surge in COVID [...]
