Press Releases
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January 30, 2026
Ernst: Learing Lessons from Minnesota’s Fraud Ring
Some people never lear. An audit found Minnesota paying millions of dollars for fraudulent child care services – nearly a decade ago! At that time, the state’s nonpartisan... -
January 29, 2026
Ernst Works to Put a Stop to Fraud Before It Starts
WASHINGTON – After an estimated $9 billion or more exposed in Minnesota fraud, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is putting safeguards in place to stop scams early and claw back any... -
January 28, 2026
Ernst Stands Up for the Unborn
WASHINGTON – Following the March for Life, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) reaffirmed her commitment to protecting the sanctity of life and supporting mothers and families across... -
January 26, 2026
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, The Coffee Grounds
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: The Coffee Grounds of Monroe County.... -
WASHINGTON – Following extensive advocacy from U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new online portal for reporting foreign-owned...
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January 21, 2026
Ernst Helps Families Achieve Financial Independence
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is supporting pathways to new opportunities and long-term success for vulnerable American families by giving states the flexibility to... -
January 20, 2026
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Z’s Pizza & Diner
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Z’s Pizza & Diner of... -
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, joined her colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to protect servicemembers and their families...
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January 14, 2026
Ernst Stands Up for Iowa Family Farms
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) delivered opening remarks on her work to make life more affordable for... -
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) raised a glass of whole milk to celebrate the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act becoming law. The bill, cosponsored by Ernst,...
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January 14, 2026
ICYMI: Ernst Tapped to Lead Legislative Package to Ensure Minnesota Fraud Never Happens Again
WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, Fox News detailed how U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate DOGE Caucus, has been tapped to lead a package of bills targeted at... -
January 12, 2026
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, LeRette Funeral Chapel
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: LeRette Funeral Chapel of Montgomery... -
January 08, 2026
Ernst Leads All Small Business Republicans in Uncovering True Extent of Minnesota Fraud
WASHINGTON – After Minnesota fraudsters were exposed for stealing billions from taxpayers because of lax oversight by the Biden administration and Governor Tim Walz, U.S. Senate... -
January 06, 2026
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Kinetic Technologies
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Kinetic Technologies of... -
January 05, 2026
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Sister’s Home Style Entrees
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Sister’s Home Style Entrees of... -
December 22, 2025
Ernst Nominates Iowans to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the Iowa students she is nominating to U.S. Service... -
December 22, 2025
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Latimer Grocery
RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Latimer Grocery of Franklin... -
December 18, 2025
Ernst Brings Transparency to Hidden Corners of The Swamp
WASHINGTON – After a shocking report revealed government bureaucrats multiplied in number, collected bigger paychecks, and became more secretive during the Biden years, U.S.... -
December 18, 2025
Ernst: “The Legacy of These Heroes Will Never Be Forgotten.”
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the Iowa National Guard and the Global War on Terrorism, spoke on the Senate floor to honor the... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the Iowa National Guard and the Global War on Terrorism, and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are...
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