I’m so disappointed that my regular LOCAL public affairs shows I join as a guest continue 2b eliminated by big media groups In recent yrs these programs hv been cut dramatically Cuts hurt access to local news/ldrs Only airing natl shows is a DISSERVICE
I saw firsthand this wk how Rural Health Transformation Fund is already making difference in IA Sioux Center Health received funding 4 physician workforce recruitment & medical equipment Thank u Gov Reynolds 4 ur leadership on IA Healthy Hometowns initiative #99countymeetings
Happy bday to my friend & colleague Joni Ernst it’s an honor serving Iowans w u Guess I owe u an ice cream bday cake since u get me 1 each yr I better catch up
Gr8 mtg at Lakes Regional Healthcare this wk They r Rural Comm Demo Hospital & Im working hard 2 reauthorize this key rural Medicare hospital program My bipartisan bill passed Senate unanimously & working w House of Rep 2advance Will support rural tweener hospitals across nation
Tour/Q&A at NEW Coop Port of Blencoe 22ppl issues: Pres Trump suspending phosphate duties from Morocco Political environment midterm elections USMCA E15 food security China Iran natl debt balanced budget amendment social security America250/4th of July etc #99countymeetings
Gr8 news for Iowa $27+ MILLION in FEMA $$ out the door 2 help recover frm storms including home buyouts for flood-prone properties in Rock Valley Glad 2 see Iowans getting the support they deserve
This also incl more than $1.2 million for Linn County from 2020 derecho I’ve been advocating for this $$ for yrs & am glad to see it FINALLY paid by FEMA
I’ve been busy w 5 county mtgs 2day but hear there’s been false reporting out of the Supreme Court in Washington If only we had cameras in the courtrooms there would be less confusion PASS MY BIPARTISAN CAMERAS IN THE COURTS LEGISLATION