Your participation today sends a message loud and clear to Washington D.C., innovation here in the heartland is thriving, and small businesses are ready for the mission.

As Chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, providing these opportunities has been a top priority because Iowa small businesses are at the center of innovation—creating new products and technologies that support…

It’s been four days since the Fourth of July, and while the parades, picnics, and fireworks are over here in Iowa, the best is yet to come.

When they are not slinging ales, the McCubbin brothers can be found crafting up a sense of belonging for its community members through various initiatives.

Corner Market and Greenhouse is an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies their un-be-leaf-able American entrepreneurial spirit by generously planting roots in the community through flower donations and greenhouse tours.

I am proud to say this event has connected state and federal partners with Iowa businesses that have gone on to win contracts.

“There’s no reason heating and cooling equipment should be treated differently from virtually every other product,” said Ernst.

“My bill uses the date it is manufactured to provide a fair, predictable standard that helps distributors, gives contractors certainty, and keeps equipment available for American families.”

Safeguarding federal programs like Medicaid from bad actors requires accountability at every point in the process, from member eligibility verification to provider enrollment and billing.

Every time someone commits Medicaid fraud, they are taking funds away from programs that help people who desperately need them.

Colonel Lampe has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout his distinguished military career and a steadfast commitment to Iowa’s Soldiers, families and communities.

Washington has lost billions of taxpayer dollars to fraud and improper payments because the government too often pays first and asks questions later.

“Safeguarding federal programs like Medicaid from bad actors requires accountability at every point in the process, from member eligibility verification to provider enrollment and billing,” said Governor Kim Reynolds.

“Every time someone commits Medicaid fraud, they are taking funds away from programs that help people who desperately need them,” said Attorney General Brenna Bird.

Freedom is not free, and it is not self-sustaining. It must be defended, and it must endure.

Let’s commit to protecting it by never forgetting those who paid for it on Sept. 11, 2001, and the days that followed.

Remembrance without action is just sentiment, but the 9/11 Legacy Foundation is turning remembrance into action.

I remain focused on securing a fix to Proposition 12, which allows liberal activists in California to impose mandates on farmers across the country.