Category Archives: Education

People Might Expect Education And Health Care For Their Children?

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Dave Bradley

I don’t know whether to laugh or cry or both: (17 minutes) Let me think. One of the purposes of rebelling against Britain was so that we could band together and decide to do things for the common good.  Giving … Continue reading →

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Cindy Axne: Coming On Strong

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Dave Bradley

There were some surprising fund raising numbers for Iowa’s congressional candidate released early in the week.  Perhaps one of the biggest surprises was Cindy Axne in Iowa’s 3rd district outraising incumbent David Young by over $100,000. Perhaps even as surprising … Continue reading →

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Inequality Kim

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Dave Bradley

In the year or so that Kim Reynolds has been in charge of the state government and for the 6+ years that she was Branstad’s top lieutenant one thing seems to stand out as her main focus: widening the inequality … Continue reading →

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Statement In Response To Santa Fe High School Shooting

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2018 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0133 Progress Iowa Issues Statement In Response To Santa Fe High School Shooting Des Moines, Iowa — Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in reaction to … Continue reading →

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School Vouchers Rear Their Ugly Head In Iowa

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Like many we got an email Wednesday night warning us that Iowa senate Republicans were going to take a run at passing a school voucher law for Iowa. Many thoughts immediately crossed my mind: the first was “not this again.” … Continue reading →

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2018 Legislative Agenda

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Dave Bradley

For those who did not get this in their email. It is a week old, but still quite relevant. See previous post to find your legislative forum this weekend. ***   Statehouse Update, January 22  *** We’re just starting Week 3 … Continue reading →

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Putting Iowans First

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Focus On Improving Lives for Everyday Iowans (From the Iowa Senate Democrats) DES MOINES – Democratic lawmakers outlined their new plan today called Putting Iowans First.  The plan was developed by lawmakers to keep the 2018 session focused on improving … Continue reading →

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Destroying Government Is A Hell Of A Thing To Run On

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Dave Bradley

That Is What Republicans Offer. The difference between Democrats and Republicans should now be as clear as the finest crystal. Democrats build societies and frameworks for citizens to work within those societies. Today’s Republicans destroy what has been built by … Continue reading →

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Legislative Issues From Robb Hogg

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Water Debate Heats Up – Speak Up For Real Action For Water Solutions One of the key issues facing the state that is expected to be addressed early in the session is water policy. In early January, I wrote an … Continue reading →

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And Now The Bad News: Iowa Legislature Returns

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Winter winds blow chillin’ cold. What blows even colder is the hearts of Iowa’s Republican Party. Next week they start part two of emptying out the state coffers – filled by taxes from you and I –  and handing it … Continue reading →

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