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Buena Vista County ranks 89th in Iowa for per capita government transfer income in 2022

In 2022, residents of Buena Vista County received an average of $10,025 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th lowest in Iowa.

By Sioux City Times | Apr 14, 2025

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Woodbury County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.4% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.4% of income in Woodbury County, providing an average of $2,739 per capita to residents.

By Sioux City Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Feenstra supports bill to ban non-citizens from voting

By Sioux City Times | Apr 11, 2025

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, a measure that mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration in U.S. elections.

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Rep. Feenstra supports resolution to extend tax cuts and Trump's agenda

By Sioux City Times | Apr 10, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra of Hull voted in favor of a budget resolution designed to extend the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and to further President Trump's full America First agenda.

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Feenstra introduces bill to fund corn genetics research at Iowa State University

By Sioux City Times | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has introduced the Genome to Phenome Initiative Reauthorization Act to support ongoing agricultural research focused on crop and animal genetics and phenomics.

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House passes bill limiting power of district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions

By Sioux City Times | Apr 9, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra participated in a key vote, where the U.S. House of Representatives approved the No Rogue Rulings Act.

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Ida County: Residents received $14.01 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Sioux City Times | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Ida County, providing an average of $2,035 per capita to residents.

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U.S. Representatives introduce act to boost affordable housing development nationwide

By Sioux City Times | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Representatives Randy Feenstra and Darin LaHood have introduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, targeting the development of affordable housing in rural communities and across the nation.

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Plymouth County ranks 87th in Iowa for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Sioux City Times | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Plymouth County received an average of $10,186 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in Iowa.

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Feenstra introduces bill to reduce student loan interest rates

By Sioux City Times | Apr 7, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra, from Hull, proposed legislation aimed at reducing student loan interest rates, specifically for states like Iowa.

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Feenstra holds Military Academy Day in Fort Dodge for interested students

By Sioux City Times | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has announced an upcoming event designed to provide information to Iowa students interested in applying to the country's military academies.

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Monona County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.2% in 2022

By Sioux City Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.2% of income in Monona County, providing an average of $2,545 per capita to residents.

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Feenstra cosponsors bill to support rural hospitals and facilities

By Sioux City Times | Apr 4, 2025

In February, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra from Hull, Iowa, lent his support to legislation aimed at helping rural hospitals and healthcare facilities.

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Feenstra introduces bill to make Pell Grants tax-free for U.S. students

By Sioux City Times | Apr 2, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has introduced the Tax-Free Pell Grants Act, aiming to exempt federal Pell Grants from taxation.

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Cherokee County: Medicaid made up 2.6% of total income in 2022

By Sioux City Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Cherokee County, providing an average of $2,167 per capita to residents.

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Feenstra's legislation to exclude politics from IRS passes House without opposition

By Sioux City Times | Apr 1, 2025

Yesterday, legislation aimed at enhancing the role of the National Taxpayer Advocate passed in the U.S. House of Representatives without opposition.

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Feenstra seeks tax code changes to support Iowa families through new legislation

By Sioux City Times | Apr 1, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra introduced the Secure Family Futures Act, legislation directed toward better tax treatment for debt investments by insurance companies.

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Residents of Woodbury County received $10,754 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 80th in Iowa

By Sioux City Times | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Woodbury County received an average of $10,754 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th lowest in Iowa.

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Feenstra expresses gratitude for Secretary Rollins' visit to Iowa

By Sioux City Times | Mar 31, 2025

U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra has expressed gratitude to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, for her visit to Iowa.

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Feenstra's IRS Math Act unanimously passes in House seeking better taxpayer communication

By Sioux City Times | Mar 31, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the IRS Math and Taxpayer Help (IRS MATH) Act, a bill introduced by Representative Randy Feenstra from Iowa.