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Joni Kay Ernst is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Iowa since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she is the first woman to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate. Ernst has focused on issues such as agriculture, rural development, and veterans' affairs throughout her tenure. She has been an advocate for bipartisan efforts to address the needs of rural communities and has emphasized the importance of legislation that supports farmers and agricultural interests in Iowa.
Failing to provide disaster victims with updated information is yet another way Biden’s SBA left small business owners behind. I’m proud to be working with the Trump administration to correct this and ensure the next time disaster strikes…
Hardworking entrepreneurs who lose their livelihoods in a natural disaster have no time to spare when it comes to rebuilding and recovery. Timely and efficient access to federal resources can make the difference between a business that…
Reliable broadband is essential for Iowa families, farmers, students, and small businesses.
I highlighted independent journalist Nick Shirley's investigation that exposed how Minnesota's notorious Quality Learing Center received $10 million tax dollars to provide child care despite having no children in attendance.
“Reliable broadband is essential for Iowa families, farmers, students, and small businesses,” said Senator Ernst.
The Vier family has built a business rooted in excellence, earning the trust of their customers while demonstrating an unwavering commitment to strengthening their community.
Mid-States Companies’ American entrepreneurial spirit steels the show with their dependable services to the agricultural industry in the heart of the Grain Belt,
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.
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.
Now, more than ever, our nation needs Iowa ingenuity to provide solutions that support our country's military.
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…
I am proud to say this event has connected state and federal partners with Iowa businesses that have gone on to win contracts.
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.
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.
“There’s no reason heating and cooling equipment should be treated differently from virtually every other product,” said Ernst.
Washington has lost billions of taxpayer dollars to fraud and improper payments because the government too often pays first and asks questions later.
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.
Freedom is not free, and it is not self-sustaining. It must be defended, and it must endure.
I remain focused on securing a fix to Proposition 12, which allows liberal activists in California to impose mandates on farmers across the country.
Ensuring military jobs are filled based on merit and readiness while maintaining the high standards our national defense demands.
Ernst’s Reviewing Every Check and Each Invoice Purchasing Troops’ Supplies (RECEIPTS) Act requires the Pentagon to achieve a clean audit by 2028 and to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology to reduce the reliance on costly…
Anyone ripping off hardworking Americans won’t be needing a passport to reach their final destination, which is behind bars.
I'm slamming the door on scammers trying to flee the country and dodge accountability.
Fraudsters who rob taxpayers shouldn't get a vacation abroad while awaiting trial.
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