Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

Bolkcom Predicts Challenging Legislative Session

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Trish Nelson

And now a word from State Senator from Iowa City, Joe Bolkcom. Happy New Year! The 2015 Legislative session kicks off on Monday! I am looking forward to getting back to work at the Statehouse. It is always good to … Continue reading →

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Are Iowa Republicans Supporting Wage Theft?

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Wage Theft: Iowa’s Number One Crime Reprinted with permission from the Prairie Progressive by Joe Bolkcom It might seem hard to believe but some Iowa employers are regularly stealing from their employees. It’s a problem in Johnson County and across … Continue reading →

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Say Hello To ALEC’s Little Brother, ACCE

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Maybe you missed it because there was no birth announcement. The lack of a birth announcement is probably due to the fact that the parents, Charles and David Koch and their corporate concubines don’t want anyone to know. Just like … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Iowa Become Another Wisconsin

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Just a short post to remind folks that despite all the press and publicity that the Braley race is getting, there are many lower on the ballot races that really need your votes. During the last session of the legislature, … Continue reading →

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RELEASE: Joni Ernst’s Role in Sexual Harassment Suit Raises Questions About Her Leadership, Priorities

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Dave Bradley

RELEASE: Joni Ernst’s Role in Sexual Harassment Suit Raises Questions About Her Leadership, Priorities For Immediate Release: October 16th, 2014 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Des Moines, Iowa — A lawsuit filed today by a former Iowa Republican Senate caucus … Continue reading →

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Democracy For America To Help Turn Iowa House Blue

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Democracy for America launches effort to help Dems take over Iowa State House.  DFA backs seven state House candidates; Dems need just four to take chamber. BURLINGTON, Vt — Today, Democracy for America (DFA),  has endorsed seven Iowa House candidates … Continue reading →

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Iowa's New Laws Effective July 1

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Rep. Sally Stutsman of Riverside forwarded a link to the Iowa House Democrats’ Statehouse News which covers the new laws that take effect July 1. Among them are several new initiatives aimed at boosting Iowa’s skilled workforce, including $66 million … Continue reading →

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Gronstal Asks Senate For Subpoena Power

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Trish Nelson
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Sine Die? Not So Fast!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES— Governor Branstad’s office released an end of session message for the 85th Iowa General Assembly at 8:41 a.m. yesterday, saying, “despite the partisan tone of the session, we are pleased there was agreement on the majority of our … Continue reading →

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Sen. Hogg: Branstad Scandal Update

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Video about 8 minutes long.  4/23/14

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