Author Archives: Trish Nelson

This Is What Representation Looks Like

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Trish Nelson
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It’s Oversight Time For The FCC

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Trish Nelson

https://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/house-e-c-dems-to-fcc-show-your-work House Energy & Commerce leadership have asked FCC Chairman Ajit Pai for a bunch of documents, signaling, literally, that the time for vigorous oversight of the agency, oversight it said was lacking under its Republican predecessors, has begun. Literally … Continue reading →

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Democrats Roll Out 2020 Caucus Changes

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa Democratic party is now accepting public comments on proposed caucus and delegate selection changes.  Click here to read the 65-page Delegate Selection Plan (DSP)  and to submit your comment.  The public comment period will end on March 13, … Continue reading →

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Shutdown Possible: Tell Congress No Beds No Boots No Wall

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Trish Nelson

This week’s action alert by Indivisible.  If you haven’t joined Indivisible Iowa yet, click here to join. ### Indivisibles, T-minus four days until the government could shut down again over Trump’s hateful wall and deportation agenda. Today, Indivisibles across the … Continue reading →

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This Is What Leadership Looks Like

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Trish Nelson

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Marijuana Prohibition Hurts Taxpayers And Everyday Iowans

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Posted with permission from the Winter 2019 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. by Joe Bolkcom Ten states now regulate marijuana like beer and liquor. In November, Michigan voters approved legal sales of marijuana to adults. The … Continue reading →

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Royceann Porter Honored At State Capitol For Black History Month

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Yesterday Royceann Porter, the first black person in Johnson county history to be  elected to a county-wide office was honored at the Capitol for Black History Month. Mary Mascher tells us more about Royceann: “In recognition of Black History Month … Continue reading →

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Demonstrations Planned At Joni Ernst’s Iowa Offices

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Progress Iowa: Constituents will deliver petition signatures today calling on Ernst to vote no on William Barr, President Trump’s hand-picked nominee for Attorney General Des Moines, Iowa — Senator Joni Ernst’s constituents will pay her a visit … Continue reading →

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Republican Bill Would Override City Ordinances On Fireworks

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Republicans say patriotism is all about fireworks. https://www.radioiowa.com/2019/01/24/bill-in-iowa-senate-would-override-city-ordinances-on-fireworks/ Who to contact:  Your STATE representative NOT your member of congress.  You can also contact Senate Commerce committee members. Senate  Commerce committee members: Jake Chapman (R, District 10), Chair Carrie Koelker (R, … Continue reading →

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Follow Grassley’s Radio Address

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Trish Nelson

A BFIA reader submitted this note bringing our attention to Grassley’s radio address apparently broadcast from local stations in Conservativeland, Iowa. Click on the link below to listen to Grassley’s “Capitol Hill Report.” ### Although I am no fan of … Continue reading →

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