Blog Post

Every year on February 8th we have the absolute pleasure of celebrating National Iowa Day, a day dedicated to recognizing everything great about the Hawkeye State.

The 29th state to join the Union is well known for our seemingly endless rows of corn and soybeans, small towns, hardworking residents, and a Field of Dreams.

Artificial intelligence (AI) – and the opportunities and challenges it presents – have serious national security implications. AI is quickly becoming an indispensable part of our economy and society.

Ensuring a strong national defense and supporting our veterans are two of my priorities in Congress.

In December, after months of strong bipartisan work, the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law.

Over the past year, the Biden Administration has failed to deliver on their promise to shut down the virus. Instead, they have continued to politicize the pandemic and fearmonger.

They have threatened the jobs of hard-working Americans, including our military, with a mandate that has been struck down by the Supreme Court.

As a child I wanted to be a teacher so that I could share my joy of learning with others. I believe education is key to success and students should receive learning instruction that best fits their specific needs. Every student is different and has a unique set of characteristics and different learning styles.

Earlier this week, Iowa celebrated the 175th anniversary of its statehood.

On December 28th, 1846, President James K. Polk signed the bill that made Iowa the 29th state. Since then, generations of Iowans have been blessed to call the land between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers home.

Christmas is always a special time of year.

A time of joy, happiness, and optimism. Friends and family come together to celebrate the holidays and another year over.

Earlier this week, we observed the 230th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. Every December 15th is Bill of Rights Day, a day we celebrate our God-given rights guaranteed as American citizens by the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution.