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Category Archives: Iowa Legislature
Democratic Leaders Reaction To Reynolds’ Voucher Plans
Since the Democrats have such small numbers in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature this session and since Kim Reynolds made such a big show of personally campaigning against Republicans who had an ounce of sense and voted against her … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature, Kim Reynolds
Tagged dismantling Iowa's public schools, Matt Sinovic, privatized schools, Ross Wilburn, school vouchers, Senator Zach Wahls
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Reaction To Dismantling Iowa’s Public Schools
The first thought that crosses my mind when I hear about Kim Reynolds half baked scheme to take OUR tax money and hand it over to privatized schools is ‘what’s in it for her?’ There certainly isn’t anything good for … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature, Kim Reynolds
Tagged Choice, dismantling Iowa's public schools, privatized schools, separation of church and state
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The Second Amendment Is Not Good Enough For Republicans
Republican lawmakers passed an amendment to the Iowa Constitution which will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. I urge readers to vote no. According to House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl, “The Freedom Amendment is the proposal to enshrine in our … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged gun control, guns, guns and the second amendment, Iowa Constitution, Iowa politics, second amendment
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By George! The Iowa Senate And The 1st Amendment
From the YouTube intro: Podcast By George 269 subscribers SUBSCRIBE Further restricting First Amendment Rights in the Heartland! It’s not by accident – it’s by design. Is the GOP afraid of notepads and microphones? Find out on this #PodcastByGeorge. See … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged first amendment, Podcast by George, reporter in the Iowa senate
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About That State Surplus
Kim Reynolds gave the “State of the State” address the other night. One of her points of pride during the speech was her claim that Iowa’s budget was $1.25 Billion to the good. Of course it was a center point … Continue reading
Posted in Covid-19, Iowa Legislature, Kim Reynolds
Tagged bleedingheartland.com, Iowa budget surplus, Laura Belin
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Start With The Schools
Republicans in the Iowa legislature are best to start with the schools. That is, choke funding, limit collective bargaining with union employees, restrict local control during a pandemic, and control the curriculum, especially as it pertains to racial equity. If … Continue reading
Iowa Needs Rhonda Martin For State Senate
District 20 Candidate Faces Brad Zaun Donate here One of the most extreme right members of the Iowa legislature is State Senator Brad Zaun of Iowa’s 20th senatorial district in the northwest portion of Polk County. Zaun has been … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 election campaign, Environment Iowa, Health Care & Medicare, Iowa Legislature
Tagged Brad Zaun, Iowa Senate District 20, Rhonda Martin
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Kelcey Brackett – A Good Pick Up Opportunity in HD 91
Kelcey Brackett for Iowa House District 91 MtcSatpyuuonsorel 1id · I am proud to share that today I received notification from the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO President Ken Sagar that I have received their endorsement. This is of particular significance … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 election campaign, Blog for Iowa, Iowa Legislature
Tagged HD91, Iowa House district 91, Kelcey Brackett, Muscatine, Muscatine County, potluck insurgency
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Simple And Easy Change Or Voter Suppression?
As chair of the Iowa House State Government Committee, Representative Bobby Kaufmann was quick to get out into the newspapers in his district to explain the last minute dealings regarding voting process as the second session of the 88th Iowa … Continue reading
Tom Courtney Is Running Again!
And now we move down to the lower levels of the election. At this level legislative action directly affects your life as they pass legislation that directly affects your taxes, whether you can return soda containers and other things like … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, 2020 election campaign, Blog for Iowa, Courtney, Iowa Legislature
Tagged iowa senate district 44
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