Category Archives: Iowa legislature 2017

Republicans Shell The Democratic Party

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Paul Deaton

“The objective is to destroy the coherence of the enemy’s defense, to fragment and isolate enemy units in the zone of attack, and to secure operationally decisive objectives.” U.S. Army Field Manual No. 3-09.22 The political battlefield changed during the … Continue reading →

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Sen. Dvorsky: Johnson County Target Of Voter ID Bill

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Trish Nelson

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Repairing What Republicans Break May Be Impossible

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Dave Bradley

“Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got Til it’s gone They pave paradise and put up a parking lot” Joni Mitchell “Big Yellow Taxi” Who knows what people who voted Republican in the last … Continue reading →

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IPP And Senator Dvorsky On The Budget Shortfall

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Last Monday Mike Owen the Executive Director of the Iowa Policy Project and Research Director Peter Fisher gave a presentation at the Moral Monday meeting March 13th. This video is about 40 minutes long. It is all very self-explanatory except … Continue reading →

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What Is Going On In The Iowa Legislature?

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Senator Bolkcom’s comment is part of a discussion following a constituent question. “Who wants school vouchers?” at the Johnson County legislative forum February 25, 2017.  

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Senator Hogg: Keep Speaking Up! Events In Sioux City, Fort Dodge, Indianola, Davenport

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Trish Nelson

This week’s action alert from Rob Hogg. This is to let you know about four upcoming events in Sioux City, Fort Dodge, Indianola, and Davenport (see below), but I want to start by asking you to continue to speak up … Continue reading →

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Progress Iowa Calls on Rep. Taylor to Recuse Himself from AFP Complaint

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Dave Bradley

  Progress Iowa Calls On Rep. Rob Taylor To Recuse Himself From AFP Ethics Complaint Taylor Co-Hosted Event With Koch-Backed Americans for Prosperity Iowa This Week DES MOINES – Progress Iowa today called on Representative Rob Taylor to recuse himself … Continue reading →

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Legislative Forums March 10-12

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Trish Nelson

03/10/2017 07:30 AM – 09:00 AM Friday Forum – Waterloo03/10/2017 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM Legislative Forum – Eagle Grove 03/10/2017 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM Listening Post – Davenport 03/10/2017 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Legislative Forum – Clarion … Continue reading →

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Veterans Group Opposes Bill That Hurts Disabled Vets In Iowa

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Bob Krause says Republican bill intended to slash local government’s ability to set minimum wage laws will also hurt disabled and homeless veterans. https://www.facebook.com/Krause-For-Iowas-Future-wwwkrauseforiowacom Bob Krause, President of the Iowa-based Veterans National Recovery Center (VNRC), today announced that his organization … Continue reading →

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Action Alert For Tuesday, March 7: Iowa GOP Wants More Guns Less Voting

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Trish Nelson

From Senator Rob Hogg- This is an action alert for tonight and Tuesday, March 7. House Republicans have put two of the “dirty dozen” on their debate list for Tuesday, March 7. The bills are: House File 516 – create … Continue reading →

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