Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Liz Mathis: “Skip The Drama” In School Funding

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

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

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

This was just too amazing not to post.  Enjoy.

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President Obama’s Inaugural Address 2013

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The President Takes In The Moment

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Iowa National Day of Service Events

From Sue Dvorsky, Chair, Iowa Democratic Party This weekend, the First and Second Families are continuing the tradition they started four years ago with a National Day of Service on January 19th, 2013. To honor the life and legacy of … Continue reading

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Governor Branstad’s Jobs Numbers Challenged

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Francis Thicke Appointed to National Organic Standards Board

iowasource.com WASHINGTON, January 15, 2013—The U.S. Department of Agriculture appointed environmentalist and farmer Francis Thicke, Ph.D., to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) today, adding valuable perspective to this 15-member advisory Board. “Since the NOSB serves as a gatekeeper for … Continue reading

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The Fallon Forum: Action On Puppy Mills

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