Sioux City Times

Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator from Iowa, posted a series of statements on July 17, 2025, addressing federal budget cuts, infrastructure spending, and engagement with agricultural groups.

In her first post at 14:08 UTC, Ernst stated: "The rescissions package saves the American people $9 billion — or roughly the budget of the entire state of Iowa. As an added bonus, taxpayers will no longer be forced to fund partisan propaganda like this."

Later that day at 18:32 UTC, she commented on a major rail project: "We have brought the California crazy train to a squealing halt! One boondoggle down, many more to go."

At 19:30 UTC, Ernst highlighted recent meetings with key stakeholders in agriculture: "Our ag community showed up in full force this week! Glad to have some productive conversations with @IowaFarmBureau, @EthanolRFA, and @IowaSoybeans."

Senator Ernst has frequently focused on government spending oversight and support for Iowa's agricultural sector. The reference to halting the "California crazy train" pertains to longstanding debates over high-speed rail funding in California—a project that has faced delays and cost overruns over several years.