Category Archives: Branstad

Privatization

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Iowa’s recent very unpopular and poorly thought out experience with the privatization of the administration of Medicaid in Iowa makes one wonder what are the roots of privatization in this country and how pervasive is privatization. Much like guns or … Continue reading →

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Branstad Mixes State With Church, Creates A Bad Cocktail

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Governor Branstad’s latest little in-your-face move of signing a proclamation calling on Iowans to participate in a bible reading marathon from June 30 to July 3rd in front of all 99 courthouses simultaneously is simply way out of bounds. Whatever … Continue reading →

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Branstad Doesn’t Veto Medicaid Oversight

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Dave Bradley

A couple of interesting items that took place Friday. Governor Branstad signed the Medicaid oversight bill Friday. Since Branstad pushed the privatization and prioritization of Iowa’s medicaid program through as if he answered to no one there was much trepidation … Continue reading →

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Are They Serious?

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Just reading a blurb on radioiowa.com concerning a pep rally Iowa Republicans held to get behind the candidacy of Donald Trump. This is an absolute mind boggler. One would like to believe that “serious people” and “adults” – words that … Continue reading →

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Just A Reminder: ALEC And Why State Races Are Important

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Now that the legislature has concluded and the focus will be on the November elections, it is extremely important that we make sure that we not get totally distracted by the sideshow known as Trump. The Iowa legislature is but … Continue reading →

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Branstad, Grassley, Ernst Support Trump

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Nothing like exposing who you really are. Donald Trump has run a primary campaign where he has insulted nearly every of the many groups that combine to make up the United States. At various turns he has called for deportation … Continue reading →

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Republicans Vote To Defund Planned Parenthood

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Dave Bradley

They Take a Stand Opposed By 75% of Iowa Iowa House Republicans again this year inserted an amendment to defund Planned Parenthood from any state funding. This is a truly unpopular issue with Iowans. As Beth Wessel-Kroeschell is quoted in … Continue reading →

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Privatization Has Consequences

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Trish Nelson

 

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Iowa Budget Time: Hey Where Did The Money Go?

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Here we go again. The end of the legislative session and the legislature claims once more there is no money. Where the hell did the money go? Tax breaks for businesses for the most part. Had Branstad’s administration not given … Continue reading →

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STATEMENT: Branstad’s Dangerous Healthcare Decisions

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2016 Contact: Monica Biddix, monica@progressiowa.org, (515) 661-4586 April 1st Is No Laughing Matter: Branstad’s Dangerous Healthcare Decisions Medicaid privatization, water quality failures the latest examples of Branstad/Reynolds’ misplaced priorities Des Moines, IA — Progress Iowa … Continue reading →

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