Press Releases
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November 21, 2018
Ernst Statement on U.S. Relations with Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement with regard to the United States’ relationship with Saudi Arabia in the wake of the death... -
November 16, 2018
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Push for Sentencing Reform
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has joined fellow Iowa senator, Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mike Lee (R-UT),... -
November 15, 2018
U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Tammy Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect and Expand Rural Broadband
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced bipartisan legislation to encourage investment in high-speed internet and protect and... -
November 09, 2018
Senator Ernst Completes 99 County Tour across Iowa
WASHINGTON – With a town hall meeting in Ames, Iowa, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) completed her fourth 99 County Tour today. “Iowans know what is best for... -
November 08, 2018
Ernst Statement on New DoJ Leadership
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement with regard to the resignation of United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions: “Jeff Sessions... -
November 08, 2018
Ernst Statement on Thousand Oaks, Calif. Bar Shooting
WASHINGTON – Following the news of a deadly shooting in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), issued the following statement: “Our nation woke this morning... -
November 07, 2018
Sens. Ernst and Grassley Seek Answers and Solutions from VA to Reduce Veteran Homelessness in Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today sent a letter to Robert Wilkie, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to better... -
November 07, 2018
Senator Ernst Applauds USOC’s Decision to Revoke USA Gymnastics Ability to Govern Athletes
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today applauded the recent decision by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) CEO Sarah Hirshland to essentially shut down USA... -
November 05, 2018
Senator Ernst Statement on Iran Sanction
WASHINGTON - Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after new sanctions on Iran were announced by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Secretary... -
November 02, 2018
Sen. Ernst to hold Story County town meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town meeting in Story County as her last 99 county tour stop! Town meetings are a good way... -
November 02, 2018
Sen. Ernst to hold Chickasaw County town meeting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town meeting in Chickasaw County as part of her 99 county tour to hear from constituents in the... -
November 01, 2018
Albia News: Sen. Ernst holds town hall meeting
… If you want to try to understand the Veteran’s Administration and veteran health care system, there is no one on capitol hill better versed in the system’s problems and positive... -
October 31, 2018
Dickinson County News: Ernst seeks industry input from Rosenboom
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst sought some input from her constituents during several northwest Iowa stops Wednesday — one of them being Rosenboom in Spirit Lake. The senator said... -
October 29, 2018
Senator Ernst Statement on the attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA
WASHINGTON –Today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement in response to the attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburg, PA. “The attack on the... -
October 29, 2018
Ernst Statement on USDA’s Plans to Move Agencies outside the Beltway
WASHINGTON –This week, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced his intent to relocate two USDA research agencies outside of Washington,... -
Senator Ernst Statement on Suspicious Packages Found Across the Country WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement, in regard to...
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October 24, 2018
Ernst visits Holiday Express
Tuesday, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst visited Holiday Express Trucking Company in Estherville Iowa. Joni toured the facility, as she walked out to the shop she breathed in deep and said... -
October 19, 2018
Senator Ernst to Hold Town Meeting in Monroe County
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town meeting in Monroe County as part of her 99 county tour to hear from constituents in the area... -
October 19, 2018
Senator Ernst Statement on the Passing of an Iowa National Guard Soldier at Guantanamo Bay
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement, in regard to the news that Matthew A. Cox, 19, an Iowa National Guardsman died while swimming at... -
October 17, 2018
Humboldt County Town Hall Meeting Advisory
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a town meeting in Humboldt County as part of her 99 county tour to hear from constituents in the...