Joni Ernst: “I think it's important to point out when we do have failures in the system and then how do we correct those failures.”

Do Not Pay is free, it works, and most states aren't using it.

The new commercialization standard rewards companies that convert research into customers and follow-on contracts that meet the mission, while limiting new seed awards to firms that have made SBIR grants their revenue model.

Top Notch Fireworks has done a spark-tacular job providing safe and fun fireworks to Iowans," said Chair Ernst. "Brandon and MaKenzi Vonk are dynamite at giving back to their community.

Rural Iowans are ready to roll up their sleeves and build the factories and processing facilities we need to secure our supply chains.