MAIN STREET MEMBERS IN ACTION
Lawmakers serve the public interest
when they show independent-mindedness
Sen. Ben Sasse and Rep. Don Bacon deserve credit for their recent displays of independent-mindedness. They have stood up, in the face of partisan criticism, for responsible behavior in Washington. Their actions are in line with a Nebraska tradition of similar independent judgment by Bob Kerrey and Chuck Hagel when they
served in the Senate.
REP ASHLEY
HINSON
(IA-O1)
Rep. Ashley Hinson grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. After receiving her B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California, she moved to the Cedar Rapids area to be an on-air reporter covering important statewide issues for KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids. During her time as a reporter she won multiple accolades, including two Midwest regional Emmy awards and recognition as both a RTDNA Health Reporting Fellow and a Waypoint Tribute to Women Honoree. In 2017, she became the first woman to represent Iowa’s 67th district in the State House. During her tenure, she was a fierce advocate for taxpayers, helping to cut taxes and reign in irresponsible spending. She also championed workforce development and rural broadband initiatives and helped make childcare more accessible for working parents across Iowa.