Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

Liz Mathis Sworn Into Office

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

From our mailbox:  A note from Mike Gronstal… Dear Friends, Meet Senator Liz Mathis. Today, Senator Mathis was sworn into office and we have held the Majority in the Iowa Senate. And it was because of you. You recognized the … Continue reading →

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MATHIS WINS! IOWA WINS!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Last minute  robo calls are so yesterday. It’s a new day and hope is on the rise. Great job, Iowa Dems! Thank you, Senator Mathis!

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SD-18 Vote For Liz Mathis Today

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Special Election November 8 Senate District 18 – Vote for Liz Mathis if you live in these communities: Central City, Coggon, Center Point, Walker, Alburnett, Robins, Marion, Palo, Hiawatha, Prairieburg, Fairfax.  Click  here  here  here and  here to find out … Continue reading →

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3 Easy Ways You Can Help Take Your Country Back This Weekend

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

1 – Participate in Bank Transfer Day Nov. 5 Saturday, November 5 · 9:00am – 5:00pm FOR MORE INFO: http://facebook.com/nov.fifth Together we can ensure that these banking institutions will always remember the 5th of November. If we shift our funds … Continue reading →

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Why Iowa Special Election Has National Implications

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Thanks to C&L On November 8, Iowa is holding a special election for a state senate race, something that wouldn’t usually have national implications. Usually. This time, a small election with candidates not known much outside the state could help … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Dave Bradley

28 – October – 2011 Everyone welcome at education reform discussions How can we help our students do even better? Which of Gov. Branstad’s education reform ideas will help our local schools—and which might hurt? I want to know what … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin II? Iowa Dems Hanging On By 1 Vote

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Trish Nelson

 Wisconsin II? Dems Hanging On By 1 Vote Progressive Kick is launching a donation matching program today with Working Families Win to raise money for the special election in Iowa. Details here The Republicans have mounted a sneak attack – … Continue reading →

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The Corporate Bill Mill: Which Iowa Legislators Have ALEC Ties?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Trish Nelson

“Through the corporate-funded American Legislative Exchange Council, global corporations and state politicians vote behind closed doors to try to rewrite state laws that govern your rights. These so-called “model bills” reach into almost every area of American life and often … Continue reading →

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Iowa Needs an Energy Policy

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Paul Deaton

House File 561, an act relating to the permitting, licensing, construction, and operation of nuclear power generation facilities in Iowa, remains on the unfinished business calendar of the 2011 legislative session. Whether it will be debated during the 2012 session … Continue reading →

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Keep The Majority: Elect Liz Mathis To Iowa Senate

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Special Election November 8 – Click here for an absentee ballot – Vote if you live in these communities: Central City, Coggon, Center Point, Walker, Albuarnett, Robins, Marion, Palo, Hiawatha, Prairieburg, Fairfax  Click  here  here  here and  here to find … Continue reading →

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