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April 16, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst's First 100 Days
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks the 100th day since U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) was sworn in to serve as Iowa’s newest Senator. In less than 3.5 months, Senator Ernst has worked... -
April 16, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst works to overcome gridlock in first 100 days
Source: WQAD By John David Sen. Joni Ernst is trying to find common ground by overcoming obstacles after her first 100 days on the job. As the nation’s first female veteran to... -
Source: The Gazette By Erin Murphy DES MOINES — Joni Ernst today serves her 100th day in office as a freshman U.S. senator from Iowa. During her first four months in office, she...
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April 15, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Statement on Tax Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement on Tax Day: “Today is another painful reminder for Iowans of the frustrations they face due to our... -
April 15, 2015
Senator Ernst visits Franklin County
Source: The Sheffield Press By Travis Fischer Freshman U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst visited the area last week as part of her inaugural recess tour of the state. Back in Iowa after... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2) containing a...
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April 13, 2015
On Sioux City stop, Ernst says she'll use knowledge from statewide tour in Washington
Source: Sioux City Journal By Jordan Gonzalez SIOUX CITY | Joni Ernst's tour of the Crittenton Center in Sioux City on Friday afternoon marked stop No. 51 on the freshman U.S.... -
Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement on the EPA’s announced timeline for issuing Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) for 2014 through 2016: “Farmers...
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April 02, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Announces 99 County Tour Stops
**Please note, some of the locations have changed** U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced more stops on her 99 county tour across Iowa. NOTE: The following events... -
Source: WQAD By John David Sen. Joni Ernst, (R) Iowa, wants to cut delays for veterans’ mental health care. It’s her first legislation since taking office. A staggering 36-day...
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March 31, 2015
Ernst presents medals to Muscatine man
Source: Muscatine Journal By Jason Liegois MUSCATINE, Iowa — Veterans affairs — and the long-delayed medals for one local vet — brought U.S. Sen Joni Ernst to the Muscatine... -
Last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) delivered her maiden speech on the Senate floor and introduced her first piece of legislation, the Prioritizing Veterans’ Access to Mental...
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March 27, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Announces 99 County Tour Stops
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced the first half of her public schedule in Iowa. The Iowa Senator continues her 99 county tour and will visit 12 counties to meet with... -
March 27, 2015
Sen. Ernst Statement on Passage of Senate Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) voted in favor of the Senate Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2016. Senator Ernst released the following statement... -
March 27, 2015
Ernst finds her voice
Source: Quad City Times By the Times Editorial Board With strong words and clear resolve, Sen. Joni Ernst introduced her first legislation Monday in a floor speech we wish more... -
March 26, 2015
Ernst Offers Amendments to the Senate Budget Resolution
“These amendments are commonsense reforms that uphold my commitment to Iowans to cut wasteful spending and be vigilant with taxpayer money.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni... -
“Currently, the average wait time for a mental health appointment at the VA is 36 days. We can – and must – do better for our veterans.” WASHINGTON, D.C. –...
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March 23, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Delivers First Speech on Senate Floor
Introduced first piece of legislation: Prioritizing Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Care Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) delivered her first speech,... -
March 23, 2015
Ernst Statement on 5th Anniversary of ObamaCare
“Iowans and all Americans deserve real solutions for a quality, affordable health care system” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following... -
Source: KCAU By Jenna Rehnstrom Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is making the health of the nation's veterans the cornerstone of her first piece of legislation. The Iowa...