Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

Local Food Advocacy Groups Expose Monsanto’s Undue Influence

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Trish Nelson

SF 194 /HF 463: “An Act requiring consumer labeling information for food, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions” Thank your Democratic representatives in the Iowa House and Senate  who introduced the bills, Bolkcom, Thede, Anderson, Steckman, Berry, Abdul-Samad, Mascher, … Continue reading →

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Senator Wilhelm: Governor Branstad Is Failing Iowans

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson
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What Does Grassley Have Against Voting?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Grassley’s proposal would remove requirement teaching students how to vote ProgressIowa DES MOINES, IOWA — Yesterday State Representative Pat Grassley, grandson of Senator Chuck Grassley, introduced House File 423, which would eliminate the high school social studies requirement to teach … Continue reading →

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Framing the Medicaid Debate

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Our family has been able to afford health insurance, and has had continuous coverage since my career in transportation began in 1984. It is a budget priority, regardless of our work situation. With the April 2013 16.3 percent increase from … Continue reading →

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ORASCOM #3: Iowa Can’t Lose, Then Gives Fertilizer Plant $250 Million Because Why?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Trish Nelson

We are proud and grateful to be represented by Joe Bolkcom in the Iowa Senate.

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What’s Up With Branstad And The Orascom Deal?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Bolkcom: “Was the competition from Illinois real or was it simply a fabrication?”

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Medicaid Expansion Will Be Good For Iowa

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Trish Nelson

BFIA Action Alert:  We must not let Governor Branstad and the Iowa GOP throw away federal funds that would benefit tens of thousands of people in Iowa by providing access to affordable health care. Public pressure is the only way … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Dave Bradley

EXPANDING IOWA’S MIDDLE CLASS WITH A “MAIN STREET TAX CUT” The best way to grow Iowa’s middle class is to help Main Street businesses and other employers grow. I’m working on a commercial property tax cut aimed at doing just that. … Continue reading →

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Why Iowa Should Invest In Railroad Infrastructure This Legislative Session

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Better passenger rail opportunities  is obviously an exciting prospect.  But there’s also freight and farm to market improvements involved.  Watch this video of Sen. Matt McCoy and others explain why Iowa should modernize our railroad system.  For more information, contact … Continue reading →

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Find Your Weekend Legislative Forum

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Iowa has a unique tradition of legislators meeting with the public during the weekends. This is a great opportunity for people to question the people who are making the laws. We encourage you to go because it is also a … Continue reading →

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