Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

The Courtney Report

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Dave Bradley

W. Burlington residents appointed to advise Legislature, Governor Two West Burlington residents were recently appointed to Iowa’s boards and commissions. These panels help advise the Legislature and Governor on issues of statewide importance. Citizen participation is what makes our democracy … Continue reading →

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Mathis for State Senate: Game On

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Paul Deaton

At 2:00 AM this morning, the Mathis for State Senate campaign web site was up at http://mathis4statesenate.com. It looks a bit fresh from the agency, but there is an election to win, and a web site is a small part … Continue reading →

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Liz Mathis for Senate District 18

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

[Update: To volunteer go to keepthemajority.com/]. It has been heard from a number of sources, and she made it official. Liz Mathis, former local television news anchor for KWWL and KCRG is a Democratic candidate to replace Swati Dandekar in … Continue reading →

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Democrats Must Win Special Election November 8 In Iowa Senate District 18

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Trish Nelson

September 19, 2011 Dear Friend, Late last week, a member of the Iowa Senate Democrats retired early and there will be a special election in Linn County on November 8th of this year which will decide whether Democrats keep the … Continue reading →

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Branstad Sets Date For Special Election

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Update:  Gov.  Branstad set a Special Election date of November 8, 2011 to fill Senate District 18. See story below. governor.iowa.gov/

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Democrat Swati Dandekar Abandons Iowa Senate Seat

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

As soon as you get done reading this, go directly to:    Keepthemajority.com This is Senate District 18 –  Marion, a small portion of Cedar Rapids and much of northern and western Linn County. From Underthegoldendome: Swati Dandekar is stepping down … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report: The Fight For Education Pays Off

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Iowa families will continue to have easy access to high-quality, free preschools for four-year-olds. Governor Branstad has announced he now supports the popular statewide preschool initiative that has made Iowa the envy of the nation in recent years. This victory … Continue reading →

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Democrat David Johnson Will Challenge Kaufman In New House District 73

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Republican State Representative Jeff give a handgun to a schizophrenic bill  Kaufmann (HD 79) has a Democratic challenger, David Johnson of West Branch. Johnson is a Gulf war vet and a former West Branch City Council member, employed at UI … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislature Adjourns Sine Die (Finally)

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Legislature Adjourns Sine Die (Finally) by Paul Deaton An acquaintance gave up the good life of working with lobbyists in Washington, DC to attend a culinary school in California. He posted, “What's the difference between legislating and making sausage? … Continue reading →

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Iowans Should Say "Nuclear Power? – No Thanks"

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Paul Deaton

by Paul Deaton While living in Germany in the late 1970s, we saw cars with a bumper sticker that said “Atomkraft? – Nein Danke” throughout the country. The phrase means “Nuclear Power? – No Thanks” and it was a tagline … Continue reading →

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