Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Abortion Heads Back To The Supreme Court

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Paul Deaton

When the U.S. Supreme Court decided Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on June 22, 2022, it was a matter of time before abortion would have another hearing in the high court. On Wednesday this week justices heard oral arguments … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back Net Neutrality!

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Trish Nelson

The free and open internet is back!  Republicans are having a cow about it. They are breaking out their best catchy phrase,  “government takeover” for the occasion. Not a party inclined to follow rules, any rule or regulation that levels … Continue reading →

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Kim Reynolds Is Not Looking Out For Iowa

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Trish Nelson

I would just like to say, how dare Kim Reynolds steal our money thinking she has the right to do with it whatever she wants.  She refused $29 million in federal funds that rightfully belongs to Iowans. Iowa taxpayers. Iowa … Continue reading →

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End Of Session Summary By House Democrats

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Another session where the victories were the terrible bills that didn’t become law. Follow Iowa House Democrats on Facebook Sign up for the Blue Alert emails: https://actionnetwork.org/…/sign-up-for-the-blue…/

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Pipeline Update: Financial Problems for Summit?

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Summit Sued for Terminating Purchase Agreement with Pipe Maker On Monday, April 15, pipe maker Welspun Tubular LLC filed a lawsuit against Summit Carbon Solutions and SCS Transport for terminating a Purchase Agreement for 4,142,185 feet of pipe for $182.5 … Continue reading →

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Office of the Governor Weekend News Dump

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa would like to take a moment to wish a happy Earth Day to our loyal readers! Paul Deaton posted over the weekend about how we’re doing meeting our goals to save the planet. Paul has excellent credentials … Continue reading →

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Immigration Iowa – Style

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Paul Deaton

In an effort to present a contrast with Joe Biden, Republicans insist upon elevating immigration as a top tier 2024 campaign issue. My issue with this is they lie, dissemble, and obstruct. Are there are many “contacts” at the border. … Continue reading →

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Iowa Nice or Iowa Nutty?

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From the Spring 2024 edition of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription, available in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for archived … Continue reading →

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When Will Our Long Statewide Nightmare End?/Earth Day Is Coming

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Happy Thursday loyal readers! Monday April 22 is Earth Day 2024.  Paul Deaton will have a post here Saturday about how we’re doing meeting our goals to save the planet. Paul has excellent credentials as a climate activist. I hope … Continue reading →

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Is White Rural Rage A Threat To American Democracy?

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Trish Nelson

The conversation on Thom Hartmann’s program yesterday also pertains to Iowa which is saturated in right wing radio including WHO radio, a 50,000 watt station that reaches every corner of our state and beyond plus multiple hours of daily right … Continue reading →

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