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In 2022, Benton County ranks 84th among Iowa counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,395

In 2022, residents of Benton County received an average of $10,395 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in Iowa.

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 24, 2025

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Hinson and Dunn introduce bill targeting China's 'developing nation' status

Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Congressman Neal Dunn of Florida have introduced the Ending China’s Unfair Advantage Act.

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 24, 2025

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Jones County: Residents received $15.57 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Jones County, providing an average of $747 per capita to residents.

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Congressional art contest opens for IA-02 high school students

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 19, 2025

The office of Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has announced the opening of submissions for the Spring 2025 Congressional Art Competition.

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Rep. Ashley Hinson joins bipartisan House Committee on Ethics

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 18, 2025

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has been appointed to the House Committee on Ethics, a bipartisan committee consisting of ten members.

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Hinson and Cotton propose legislation targeting illegal Chinese police operations in US

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 18, 2025

Rep. Ashley Hinson and Senator Tom Cotton have introduced the Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act, aiming to impose sanctions and increase penalties on Chinese police institutions operating in the United States.

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Jones County residents received $10,902 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 76th in Iowa

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jones County received an average of $10,902 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th lowest in Iowa.

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Washington County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1% in 2022

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $782 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill aims to secure US agriculture against foreign control

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 11, 2025

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08), along with Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), have reintroduced the Securing American Agriculture Act.

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Benton County: Income Maintenance made up 1% of total income in 2022

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1% of income in Benton County, providing an average of $676 per capita to residents.

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Washington County ranks 64th highest in Iowa for per capita government transfer income at $11,508 in 2022

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Washington County received an average of $11,508 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 36th lowest in Iowa.

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Bipartisan bill targets China's alleged unfair trade practices impacting US industries

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 7, 2025

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has reintroduced the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, aiming to address trade violations by China that affect American workers and manufacturers.

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Bipartisan bill targets China's illicit trading practices

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 6, 2025

Yesterday, a press conference was held by Congresswoman Ashley Hinson alongside Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the Select Committee on China.

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Hinson supports Trump's vision for America's future

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 4, 2025

Rep. Ashley Hinson from Iowa's 2nd District shared her thoughts following President Trump's joint address in Washington, D.C. She described the speech as a presentation of "a bold vision to renew the American Dream after four years of failed...

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Hinson invites task force chair Emily Schmitt as State of Union guest

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 3, 2025

Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa's 2nd District has announced that Emily Schmitt, chair of the Iowa DOGE Task Force, will be her guest at the upcoming State of the Union address on March 4, 2025.

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Linn County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.4% of income in 2022

By Cedar Rapids Today | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Linn County, providing an average of $856 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan act seeks improved transparency in SBA disaster loan reporting

By Cedar Rapids Today | Feb 25, 2025

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Senator Tim Scott have introduced the bipartisan SBA Disaster Transparency Act, joined by Representative Salud Carbajal and ten other cosponsors.

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Hinson co-leads act to allow year-round sale of E15 fuel

By Cedar Rapids Today | Feb 19, 2025

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, representing Iowa's 2nd District, has joined forces with Representative Adrian Smith from Nebraska's 3rd District to introduce the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.

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Hinson nominates Iowa students for prestigious service academies

By Cedar Rapids Today | Feb 14, 2025

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has nominated several students from Iowa's Second Congressional District to attend U.S. Service Academies.

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Hinson backs bill to exempt farm assets from FAFSA calculations

By Cedar Rapids Today | Feb 13, 2025

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has joined as a cosponsor of the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act.