Monthly Archives: January 2013

Education In Iowa – A Sad State of Affairs

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Once more we turn the pages over to Larry Hodgden of Tipton to discuss the strange proposals by Gov. Branstad on education legislation Our Governor, not to be outdone by his Republican friends in D.C., has created his own “fiscal … Continue reading →

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Bolkcom To Introduce Common Sense Gun Legislation

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

The GOP and their friend ALEC want to bring to Iowa the infamous “shoot first” or “stand your ground” law, but they’ll have to answer to a new wave of concerns by Iowans who feel the recent loosening of gun … Continue reading →

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“Shoot First” ALEC Bill Comes To Iowa Legislature

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

ProgressIowa.org Controversial “Stand Your Ground” Proposal Returns to Iowa Rep. Matt Windschitl brings back controversial ALEC proposal one local prosecutor called the ‘license to kill’ statute Des Moines, IA – Yesterday State Representative Matt Windschitl  [Note from BFIA: – whose … Continue reading →

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Contact Governor Branstad About Medicaid Health Coverage

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Bring your tax dollars home! If you think it’s unfair that Iowa could get less access to health coverage than those in other states — especially when your tax dollars are helping pay for it — tell your lawmakers and … Continue reading →

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Liz Mathis: “Skip The Drama” In School Funding

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

State Senator Liz Mathis of Marion urges state to “skip the drama” in setting local school funding Will consider 4% increase in basic school funding and additional state dollars to prevent any related property tax increase Liz Mathis, a member … Continue reading →

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50,000 Megawatts of Coal Plants Retired

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Settlement Between the Sierra Club and Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Brings Clean Air Victory to Iowans DES MOINES, Iowa– On Jan. 22, the Sierra Club and Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Company announced a landmark settlement that requires the Iowa utility … Continue reading →

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Is ALEC Alive And Well In The Iowa State House In 2013?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Trish Nelson

An urgent message from Progress Iowa: Today a subcommittee in the Iowa House of Representatives will consider a bill copied directly from the ALEC playbook — click here and tell them to represent Iowa, not ALEC! After just one week … Continue reading →

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One Today

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Inaugural poet Richard Blanco read his poem “One Today” at the swearing-in ceremony for President Obama. Here is the full text of the poem as written. One Today by Richard Blanco One sun rose on us today, kindled over our … Continue reading →

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Kelly Clarkson Sings “My Country ‘Tis Of Thee” At Inauguration

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Trish Nelson

This was just too amazing not to post.  Enjoy.

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President Obama’s Inaugural Address 2013

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Trish Nelson
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