Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Iowa Republicans Say To Hell With Public Libraries

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Trish Nelson

UPDATE: My state senator Janice Weiner said the bill’s author, Sen Jesse Green pulled the bill. She expects it will return in another form, still bad. You can write to  Jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov and to other members of the subcommittee – Senators  … Continue reading →

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Iowa Press Continues 2023 Trend

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Trish Nelson

I frequently write a review of Iowa Press on Mondays. Hardly anyone I know watches the program because of its obvious disdain for Democrats and clear favoritism for Republicans. So I try to watch it so friends don’t have to. … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democrats Want To Lower Costs, Raise Wages

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Legislative Democrats Weekly Press Conference – Please share. Follow House Democrats on Facebook   Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa House Democrats introduced a legislative policy package to lower costs for Iowans today at the State Capitol as a part of … Continue reading →

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Local Experts Weigh In On Voting From Phones

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Trish Nelson

dailyiowan.com/ Guest Opinion | Voting from our phones is not as beneficial as it seems by Sean Flaherty and Douglas Jones While there is something to be said about the convenience of voting in elections from our phones, the security … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Stop Republican Efforts To Expose CAFO Whistleblowers

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Please read the following alert from Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors (JFAN) and take action if you agree whistleblowers should not be subject to retaliation. Time is of the essence. The bill is on its way to committee. ACTION ALERT … Continue reading →

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Newsletter: Legislation On The Move At The Capitol

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox – State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott has a special place in my political heart for defeating Jake (teachers have sinister agendas) Chapman. Here is her informative newsletter posted on Friday. There were 89 subcommittee meetings last week … Continue reading →

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Top Three Crazy Things Iowa Rs Are Trying This Session

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Check out the Iowa House Democrats Weekly Roundup with Jennifer Konfrst, followed by video of her appearance on Iowa Press last Friday. Please read, watch, donate and share! Sign up link below.  We agree with Jennifer, Rs are up to … Continue reading →

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Biden Saving America But Media Can’t Look Away From Trump

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Trish Nelson

I don’t know about you but I’ve had enough of Republicans in the news everywhere you look, destroying everything in their path or trying to.  Shall we give democracy a chance and see what President Biden has been doing meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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Billionaire Elites Buying SCOTUS With Goal Of Deregulation

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Trish Nelson

“By all appearances, a Koch-funded legal theory supported by Koch-funded amici is about to be deployed by Koch-funded lawyers to convince Koch-funded justices to achieve a longstanding goal of Koch Industries: the ability to pollute more freely and cheaply.” –  … Continue reading →

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Christina Bohannan Will Defend Women’s Rights

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Fortunately for women in Iowa, Christina Bohannan is taking another shot at MAGA-Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s first congressional district. Not only does she possess an amazing resume, Bohannan is a strong advocate for women’s rights, including the right … Continue reading →

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