Category Archives: Education

Sunday Hodgepodge

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Should this be The Permanent Democratic Platform? from January 11,1944 but still fresh and still not fulfilled. When the next war ends….. Seeing The Light note to Matt Schultz: It is just as true here as in Wisconsin! In Memory … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Economy, Education, Humor, Jobs, marriage equality, Obamacare, Vote Fraud | Tagged FDR, second bill of rights, Thatcher | Comments Off

Day 28: Iowa House Republicans Continue To Break The Law

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

http://www.ProgressIowa.org For Immediate Release: March 12th, 2014 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Day 28: House Republicans continue to break the law by refusing to fund Iowa schools House leadership’s 28-day delinquency prompts two questions: 1. Why do they continue to … Continue reading →

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What Would The Greatest Generation Do?

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I will admit from the outset that I have not read Tom Brokaw’s book on “The Greatest Generation.” However, I have heard many discussions of those years and indeed did grow up in the home with parents from that generation. … Continue reading →

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Iowa Student Debt Ranks Sixth In The Nation

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Trish Nelson

USA Today looked at eight states in the U.S. that rank the highest for student debt. Ranking from #8 to #1 are: Vermont, Ohio, Iowa, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire. “Staying in the Midwest, we move on to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

As a member of the State Government Committee, I participated in a meeting with Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz. We wanted to know how three valid Iowa ballots in the 2012 election ended up not being counted. What we’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Branstad, Courtney, Courtney Report, Economy, Education, Guest Posts, Jobs, Matt Schultz, Vote Fraud | Tagged liheap, mentoring, propane shortage | 2 Comments

Are Iowa Children Worth $1,500 Less?

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Why do House Republicans think a child in Iowa is worth $1,500 less than the national average? Click here and tell them to fully fund our schools! Iowa school funding is well below the national average, with per pupil spending … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Iowa Legislature, Republican Obstruction, Republicn Policy | Tagged Progress Iowa | 4 Comments

Courtney Report

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Dave Bradley

I’ll be participating in as many local forums as I can get to this session. There are two this weekend and many more in the coming weeks. I look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas. • Saturday, February … Continue reading →

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The Condition of Governor Branstad’s Promises: Broken, Broken, Broken, and Broken‏

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Dave Bradley

The Condition of Governor Branstad’s Promises: Broken, Broken, Broken, and Broken Des Moines, Iowa — Progress Iowa today released ‘The Condition of Governor Branstad’s Promises’, an accounting of the promises made by Governor Branstad in advance of his 2014 ‘condition … Continue reading →

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Iowans Support Minimum Wage Increases

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Dave Bradley

NEW POLL: Iowans Support Minimum Wage Increase, Oppose Branstad Policies By Wide Margins Iowans believe the income gap between rich and poor is getting bigger, and most do not have an equal shot at getting ahead economically. Des Moines, Iowa … Continue reading →

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