Category Archives: Iowa legislature 2017

Iowa Legislative Forums Feb. 24-25

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Trish Nelson

February 2017 02/24/2017 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM Legislative Forum – Lenox 02/24/2017 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM Town Meeting – Parkersburg 02/24/2017 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM Legislative Forum – Davenport 02/24/2017 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Legislative Forum … Continue reading →

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Sirens In The Distance

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Trish Nelson

 After the Iowa Republicans’ dismantling of Chapter 20,  Senator Joe Bolkcom warns that the public employee retirement system is next.  Dear Editor:  I woke up about 3 a.m. to a siren in the distance.  I thought to myself: Car accident? … Continue reading →

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Senator Matt McCoy: No More Iowa Nice

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Trish Nelson

The senator takes the gloves off and explains how things are. They [Republicans] have stopped listening. The only thing they will understand is raw power at the ballot box. This 1-hour legislative forum was broadcast live Sunday on Facebook.  It … Continue reading →

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SCREWED

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Dave Bradley

I write this just after learning that the Iowa legislature has set the state back about a century as they strip public unions of almost all rights they have in the workplace. Republicans have their usual BS reasons why it … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Legislative Forums

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Dave Bradley

The vote by the Iowa House and Senate has been taken, and the Governor has signed it. We can’t let up on these elected representative. They need to hear from you how you feel about their vote on this issue, … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Don’t Know What Is In Their Union Busting Bill

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Trish Nelson

…because they didn’t write it… and apparently,  haven’t read it. From Iowa House Dems Facebook page Need more proof #ALEC #KochBros #AFP wrote the bill to gut collective bargaining behind closed doors without input from Iowans? Watch this. The Republican … Continue reading →

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Raucous Rally At The Statehouse Monday

Posted on February 14, 2017 by altapricehome

Senator Nate Boulton kicks off Monday’s rally at the Iowa Statehouse. SHARE this video and visit saveiowaworkers.com to TAKE ACTION.  

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Busting Iowa’s Public Unions

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Dave Bradley

(2 minutes) Looks like Republicans will finally achieve one of Terry Branstad’s dreams: public unions are on the verge of being effectively destroyed in Iowa. The Iowa Policy Project did an analysis of the effects of the republican attacks on … Continue reading →

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Republicans Have A Great Week

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Dave Bradley

(6 minutes) The Country Reels They Have Been Dreaming About This One For Nearly A Century. One can only guess what kind of wet dreams Republicans are having after this week. At a national level they proved that qualifications mean … Continue reading →

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Robb Hogg: Stand Up For Iowa Workers!

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Today, I am writing to ask you to help speak up over the next five days for our public workers – teachers, firefighters, police, correctional officers, human service social workers, sanitation workers, snow plow operators, and many others – who … Continue reading →

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