Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

Democratic Leaders Reaction To Reynolds’ Voucher Plans

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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Reaction To Dismantling Iowa’s Public Schools

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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The Second Amendment Is Not Good Enough For Republicans

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Paul Deaton

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 →

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By George! The Iowa Senate And The 1st Amendment

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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About That State Surplus

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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Start With The Schools

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Paul Deaton

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 →

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Iowa Needs Rhonda Martin For State Senate

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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Kelcey Brackett – A Good Pick Up Opportunity in HD 91

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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Simple And Easy Change Or Voter Suppression?

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Paul Deaton

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 →

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Tom Courtney Is Running Again!

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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