Author Archives: Dave Bradley

About Dave Bradley

retired in West Liberty

Courtney Report Feb. 24, 2014

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

STRONG WORKFORCE BUILDS A STRONG ECONOMY Senate Democrats want to put more Iowans back to work, strengthen our middle class and grow our state’s economy. Several proposals we’re working on would do just that. 1. Keep childcare affordable. Iowa is … Continue reading →

Posted in Courtney, Courtney Report, Economy, Jobs | Tagged catholic schools, human trafficking, medical cannabis, seniors, strong workforce, student poverty, texting | Comments Off

Same Old Same Old?

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I am getting old and cranky. At least that’s what I am thinking as I look about some of the local political news and yawn. I wonder how much more voters can stand of a Republican Party that refuses to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Branstad, Bruce Braley, David Loebsack, Harkin, Jack Hatch, tea party | Comments Off

Bozell Column Canceled – Who Cares?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Dave Bradley

thoughts blowing through an idle mind Got a chuckle earlier this week when news came out that Brent Bozell (he is some kind of a whiny conservative) had someone else write his newspaper column. The QC Times canceled the column … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Branstad, marriage equality, minimum wage | Tagged bible, discrimination, gay issues, winter olympics | Comments Off

Sunday Funday – Blizzard Missed Us Edition

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Didn’t I learn my lesson last week of not making fun of Mother Nature? Well, {neener, neener} you missed us with your big old blizzard! And boy they make fun of Iowans watching the grass grow in the summer for … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor | Comments Off

New Report: Minimum Wage Increase Would Bolster Iowa Economy

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: February 19th, 2014 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 ‘Iowa Deserves a Raise’ finds that more than $270 million will be added to Iowa’s economy by raising the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour DES MOINES, IOWA — … Continue reading →

Posted in economic inequality, Economy, minimum wage | Comments Off

TPP – Not A Good Deal

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Dave Bradley

A few weeks back I received an email that reported that a group of Iowa legislators were looking for some guidance on what was in the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership). The reason is very logical – if the US joins in … Continue reading →

Posted in Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) | Tagged middle class, NAFTA, TTIP | Comments Off

Sunday Funday – With An Apology

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I am willing to take the blame. I admit I did it. With my history of prognostication, you would think I would learn. But no, every year before the onset of winter or summer I step boldly in front of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor | Comments Off

MEMO: Legislative Inaction

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

“The Republicans who run your Iowa House say they won’t approve public school funding for the 2015-2016 school year, even though the law requires it.” MEMO TO: Interested Parties FROM: Matt Sinovic, Progress Iowa Executive Director DATE: February 14th, 2014 … Continue reading →

Posted in ALEC, Education, firearms, gun control, Iowa Legislature, Republicn Policy, womens rights | Tagged tele-med abortions | Comments Off

Cable Merger And The Commons

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

A couple of weeks ago a federal court said that the FCC had dropped the ball on net neutrality, thus those who own the gateway to the internet could do what they wish to do in controlling access. Immediately the … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Liberties, civil rights, Corporate Greed, Internet Issues | Tagged Comcast, Time-Warner | Comments Off

Iowa Juvenile Home And Other Thoughts

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I have been a bit confused by what exactly is going on with the Iowa Juvenile Home. Seems like in January we had a crisis from nowhere which resulted in the almost immediate shutdown and then it was out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Branstad, Humor, Radio | Tagged Iowa Juvenile Home | Comments Off