Last week was an exciting week at the Statehouse! Tuesday was the University of Northern Iowa's Day at the Capitol, one of my favorite days each session. It’s always an honor to welcome UNI students and faculty to showcase the University's opportunities and achievements. As a state, we ...
For farmers across the country, the first months of a new year mean thinking about planting their next crop. For many, it also means thinking ahead to the deadline to sign up for federal crop insurance. Generally, federal crop insurance refers to a set of programs available for ...
When we are called to serve, we serve strong! We favor the people knowing the time we spend in the State House will continue to serve the people of lowa proudly. lowans will always cherish their traditions and keep our brand of "Made in America" into the eyes of this next generation. ...
I want to thank everyone who reached out this week to advocate for legislation in the Senate. I had some insightful conversations that taught me a lot about the concerns from various industries across our district and the state. As you know, the legislative session is in full swing, and ...
The low House Chamber has quickly moved into week four of session and we remain on course in taking the steps needed to ensure low remains strong and viable for families to live and businesses to thrive. During my first term in the low House, l've witnessed all the good change that ...
Another week has passed this session, and I wanted to update you on some recent happenings in the Senate. Unfortunately, late Monday night (Jan. 23), the Senate passed Governor Reynolds's voucher bill, which I voted against. I made a speech highlighting the importance of public schools and ...
The 2023 legislative session is underway and it’s great to be back to work on behalf of my constituents. This week has been dominated by discussion of Governor Reynolds’ school voucher bill, and I have heard from hundreds of people in Black Hawk County, Tama, and Benton counties who have ...
The 90th General Assembly of the lowa House of Representatives is officially in session, and this year will prove to bring some big agenda items to continue to make low the greatest state in the nation to live and raise a family. I take great pride representing my constituents in House ...
The 2023 legislative session is off to a great start. We have heard Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address, from Chief Justice Christiansen’s Condition of the Judiciary address, and Major General Benjamin Corell’s Condition of the Guard address. Iowa is strong in every aspect. ...
As we begin Iowa’s 2023 legislative session, I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself. I’m Eric Giddens and I’m proud to represent you in the Iowa Senate. I represent Senate District 38, which includes Cedar Falls, Hudson, Evansdale, Elk Run Heights, Gilbertville, Washburn, and ...