Monthly Archives: March 2011

Francis Thicke and Iowa's Raw Milk Bill

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Where can legislators across the political spectrum find common ground? It turns out on House File 394, the raw milk bill, which would “allow certain milk and products using milk to be transferred directly by operators of dairy farms.” In … Continue reading →

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On the Iowa Red Tape Tour

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

The sky was overcast as BFIA pulled into the  CRST Van Expedited parking lot in Cedar Rapids this morning to attend a public hearing that was part of the Republican “Red Tape Tour” of the state. The Republican House, Senate … Continue reading →

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BFIA Food Post for the Week: Agroecology

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

BFIA Food Post for the Week: Agroecology [Editor's Note: Blog for Iowa will be posting teasers with links to articles on current food topics when we find them each weekend. The following comes from the United Nations Human Rights Council.] … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton[Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the ninth week of … Continue reading →

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Will Japan Tsunami Affect Iowa's Nuclear Power Debate?

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Will Japan's Tsunami Affect Iowa's Nuclear Power Debate? by Paul Deaton Will we pile on the problems with the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant located near the town of Okama, Japan, damaged as a result of an earthquake and tsunami on … Continue reading →

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Iowa House Democrats Battle GOP over Collective Bargaining

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa House Democrats Battle GOP over Collective Bargaining Never let anyone tell you there is no difference between the two parties. Iowa Democrats debated their hearts out this week in an ultimately futile attempt to stop the GOP steamroller from … Continue reading →

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Education in Iowa's Communities

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Education in Iowa's Communities by Paul Deaton How Iowans will educate our children has been a topic of contentious debate during Iowa's 84th General Assembly. The debate takes place in the state capitol, but also in communities across the state … Continue reading →

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Terry Branstad Encounters Protesters in Iowa City

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Terry Branstad Encounters Protesters in Iowa City Photos submitted by Tom Jacobs who attended the rally“Gov. Branstad goes to Iowa City Chamber meeting but not to League of Women Voters and he then says he talks to 'Main Street'“ Press … Continue reading →

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Walker-Koch Corporate Coup: Wisconsin 14 And Protesters Our Smedley Butler?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Walker-Koch Corporate Coup:  Are The Wisconsin 14 Our Smedley Butler? by Dave Bradley I think it was Mark Twain who originally made the observation that history doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes. Our current situation is one of those … Continue reading →

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As Wisconsin Goes, So Goes The Nation

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Trish Nelson

As Wisconsin Goes, So Goes The Nation This quote seems timely. “I see a crisis approaching that causes me to tremble for the safety of my country; corporations have been enthroned, an era of corruption in High Places will follow, … Continue reading →

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