Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

Education In Iowa – A Sad State of Affairs

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Once more we turn the pages over to Larry Hodgden of Tipton to discuss the strange proposals by Gov. Branstad on education legislation Our Governor, not to be outdone by his Republican friends in D.C., has created his own “fiscal … Continue reading →

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Bolkcom To Introduce Common Sense Gun Legislation

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

The GOP and their friend ALEC want to bring to Iowa the infamous “shoot first” or “stand your ground” law, but they’ll have to answer to a new wave of concerns by Iowans who feel the recent loosening of gun … Continue reading →

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Liz Mathis: “Skip The Drama” In School Funding

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

State Senator Liz Mathis of Marion urges state to “skip the drama” in setting local school funding Will consider 4% increase in basic school funding and additional state dollars to prevent any related property tax increase Liz Mathis, a member … Continue reading →

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Iowa House Republicans' Anti-Union Bill DOA

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Paul Deaton

The gang of Republicans in the state house kicked off  last week asking for a constitutional amendment to include their political position on Iowa’s status as a right to work state in the Iowa Constitution. Didn’t they hear about the … Continue reading →

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Campaign Finance Reform Rally At State Capitol Wednesday

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Iowa PIRG Releases Comprehensive Data on 2012 Election Spending to Mark 3rd Anniversary of Citizens United Decision Iowa Move to Amend  joins with Iowa Public Interest Research Group, Stand For Iowa, and the Iowa League of Women Voters  in bringing … Continue reading →

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How Iowa Taxes Promote The Agenda Of Out-Of-State Corporations

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Will Legislators Represent ALEC or Iowa? ProgressIowa As new and returning state legislators were sworn in today, Progress Iowa asked them to opt-out of joining the American Legislative Exchange Council, also known as ALEC. In a letter sent to all … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislature Should Focus On Reality Not Ideology

Posted on January 15, 2013 by bfialauratwing

The 2013 Iowa legislative session has begun.  There is a lot of talk about education reform and property tax issues. I would like to talk about conservative ideals versus reality. Previous sessions have invested a lot of time into anti-abortion … Continue reading →

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Livestream The Iowa Senate

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Click on the link to watch live action of the Iowa Senate as it convenes today at http://t.co/ysiWJHMK Click on this link to watch live action of the Iowa House  http://coolice.legis.iowa.gov/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&Service=livevideo      

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Iowa Lawmaker Says Momentum Needed For Common Sense Gun Laws

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

As the new legislative session gears up, activism and issues abound.  One issue of prominence at least for citizens, if not legislators, is a push for common sense gun laws.  A friend who took the time to write, received the … Continue reading →

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Matt Schultz Does ALEC’s Work

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Dave Bradley

It is Thursday as I write this and I am quite sad to see that the man who is our elected Secretary of State seems to be much more concerned about implementing ALEC designed policy than he is about making voting … Continue reading →

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