Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

Feeling Very Nervous

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Just can’t help it. I am feeling very nervous about Tuesday. My concern is mostly due to the Republican party’s blatant voter suppression activities. From the legalized theft of votes from citizens through voter id laws that are targeted at … Continue reading →

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After You Vote Where To Help Iowa Democrats In The Final Two Weeks

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Starting Line identified the most important races to focus on during the final weeks of the campaign.  Click here to see the status of other key races in Northeast Iowa, Marion, and Polk County.   Click on the links … Continue reading →

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What To Write? What To Write?

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Dave Bradley

about 30 seconds: This blog is a labor of love. A chance many folks don’t get to give a perspective on things that others may not have thought about. But trying to decide what stories to comment on is very … Continue reading →

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Progress Iowa Asks Legislators: Do You Support Trump?

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Dave Bradley

(Keith Olbermann returns with twice weekly commentary on GQ until the election – 17 minutes) Progress Iowa asked Iowa legislators whether or not supported Republican nominee Donald Trump in this election. Why should this be an issue in state races? … Continue reading →

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Iowa Senate Democrats Hold Hearings On Medicaid Mess

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Who can forget what a huge hurry Gov. Branstad was in to turn Medicaid administration over to privatized companies last summer and fall despite warnings that the companies were in no way ready. He couldn’t wait to hand out taxpayer … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democratic State Senators Holding Hearings On Medicaid System.

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Below are four reminders on upcoming Medicaid happenings. We hope you find this information helpful. You can follow our Medicaid efforts at http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/Medicaid. –Iowa Senate Democrats Staff P.S. If you know somebody who’d like to receive these updates on Iowa … Continue reading →

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Board Of Regents Mess Typical For Branstad Administration

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Dave Bradley

For the second time in two years one of Iowa’s major universities is looking for a new president. After last year’s fiasco in the hiring of businessman Bruce Herrald to head the University of Iowa three Democratic state senators have … Continue reading →

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Let’s Leave The 4th Of July On The 4th Of July

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Trish Nelson

July 4th has always been my favorite holiday – parades, music festivals, picnics, the feeling of patriotism, community fireworks displays that everyone comes out for; it’s the highlight of summer. But I also recognize that the holiday is not pure … Continue reading →

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Bridges In Iowa Worst In Nation

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Iowa finally got to the top in one category of public achievement. From an email issued by Progress Iowa: We’ve got some bad news. Iowa recently overtook Pennsylvania for the dubious honor of having more structurally deficient bridges than any … Continue reading →

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Just A Reminder: ALEC And Why State Races Are Important

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Now that the legislature has concluded and the focus will be on the November elections, it is extremely important that we make sure that we not get totally distracted by the sideshow known as Trump. The Iowa legislature is but … Continue reading →

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