Category Archives: Branstad

Paulsen Retires But House Continues in ALEC’s Hands

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Just in case the citizens of Iowa were concerned that the retirement of Kraig Paulsen as speaker of the House next January might loosens ALEC’s grip on the Iowa House rest assured that the most likely successor is even tighter … Continue reading →

Posted in ALEC, Branstad, Education, GOP, Iowa Legislature | Tagged Kraig Paulsen, Linda Upmeyer, profitizing, school funding | Comments Off

ALEC Meets In San Diego

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

While Iowans were enjoying excellent summer weather this week, the corporations were handing marching orders to the various state legislators who owe them fealty above the fealty they show to their various states. Yep, ALEC had a meeting in San … Continue reading →

Posted in ALEC, Branstad, Education | Tagged Linda Upmeyer, school funding, tom sands | Comments Off

#QuitWhining Fallout: Senator Johnson Doubles Down, Calls for Privatizing Education

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release July 10, 2015 Contact: Josh Levitt jlevitt@iowademocrats.org Important Questions Remain: Will Iowa GOP Condemn Johnson’s Remarks? Do Iowa GOP leaders support Johnson’s Desire to Privatize Education? DES MOINES – The Iowa Republican Party hit a new low … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad, Education, Iowa Legislature, Iowa legislature 2015, Republicn Policy | Tagged David Johnson, privatizing education, school funding | Comments Off

Republican Brand Has A Bad Week

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Dave Bradley

It almost feels as if the people of Iowa were strung along in a little show of political theater around school funding. Republicans can now go back to their districts and claim that they were all about not spending money … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad, money out of politics, Steve King | Tagged Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Marion County GOP float, school funding veto, work longer hours | Comments Off

Another Judicial Retention Fight Next Year?

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Wouldn’t you have thought that after 3 judges were replaced by the new Terry Branstad that he and his party would pretty much get their way in the Iowa Supreme Court? Thus after appointing all the members of the Iowa … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad, Choice, womens rights | Tagged Iowa Supreme Court, profiles in courage award, telemedicine | Comments Off

IDP Statement on Iowa Supreme Court Decision Affirming Women’s Right to Healthcare

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release June 19, 2015 Contact: Josh Levitt jlevitt@iowademocrats.org IDP Statement on Iowa Supreme Court Decision Affirming Women’s Right to Healthcare DES MOINES – IDP Chair Dr. Andy McGuire issued the following statement in response to a ruling by … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad, Choice, womens rights | Tagged bob vander plaats, Iowa Supreme Court, women's health | Comments Off

Branstad Throws $21 Million At Egyptian Fertilizer Company While Telling Iowa Schools to F*** Off

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Trish Nelson

progressiowa.org Branstad Funds Orascom Instead of Schools DES MOINES — The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today approved an additional $21.5 million in tax incentives for the Iowa Fertilizer Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Orascom Construction Industries. The total … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad, Budget, Education, Iowa legislature 2015 | Tagged IEDA, Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa education budget, Iowa legislature 2015, Orascom fertilizer plant, Orascom tax incentives | Comments Off

“That Family Doesn’t Matter” – Life Next to A Hog Confinement

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“I didn’t even put in my garden this year.” You will need ear buds or headphones to listen to this video but it is incredible what you will hear. This woman describes stink so bad they can’t go outside, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad, Corporate Greed, Environment Iowa, Factory Farms (CAFOs) | Tagged big ag in Iowa, CAFOs in Iowa, Dallas County Iowa, Factory farms in Iowa, hog confinements | Comments Off

Thanks, Branstad – Iowans Get Burned In Worst Economic Deal Ever

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Trish Nelson

senate.iowa.gov/ “With the fertilizer plant roughly half finished, half of the 3,000 workers have been fired, through no fault of their own. Rather than find a way to re-hire those skilled, union workers, the company plans to bus in non-union … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad | Tagged Governor Terry Branstad, Orascom, Orascom fertilizer plant, Orascom tax incentives | Comments Off

Pathetic Republican Action On School Funding

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Once again Iowa’s legislature becomes the laughing stock of Iowa through its lack of action concerning Iowa schools at all levels. Iowa was once the gold standard for schools in this country and stood well across the world. Thanks to … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad, Budget, Education, Iowa legislature 2015 | Tagged school funding | Comments Off