Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

Iowans Speak About How Medical Cannabis Helped Them

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Trish Nelson

With signs posted in the background, “Cannabis is medicine” and “Sick people are not criminals,” brave Iowans tell their stories.  

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Gronstal: Iowans Are Getting Screwed

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Trish Nelson

“I cannot condemn in more firm words the actions of the Director to instruct administrative judges to screw Iowans out of their benefits. Of course our caucus is behind this.”

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Blips On The Legislative Radar Screen

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Paul Deaton

During the second session of the 85th Iowa General Assembly, it appears legislators have been getting along swimmingly. The budget number was agreed behind closed doors, in what seems like record time. And if supplemental state aid for our schools … Continue reading →

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Day 28: Iowa House Republicans Continue To Break The Law

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

http://www.ProgressIowa.org For Immediate Release: March 12th, 2014 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Day 28: House Republicans continue to break the law by refusing to fund Iowa schools House leadership’s 28-day delinquency prompts two questions: 1. Why do they continue to … Continue reading →

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Divided Iowa Legislature Likely To Silence HF 2381

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES— Yesterday the Iowa House of Representatives passed HF 2381, a bill that adds a section to existing Iowa Code that provides “any person, trust, corporation or other entity may possess a firearm suppressor if the firearm suppressor is … Continue reading →

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No Republican Support For Medical Marijuana In Iowa

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Thanks for trying Senator Bolkcom.

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MEMO: Legislative Inaction

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

“The Republicans who run your Iowa House say they won’t approve public school funding for the 2015-2016 school year, even though the law requires it.” MEMO TO: Interested Parties FROM: Matt Sinovic, Progress Iowa Executive Director DATE: February 14th, 2014 … Continue reading →

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Bolkcom Calls On Iowa GOP To Join Fight For Minimum Wage

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Trish Nelson

 

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Why Pets Need Protection In Domestic Violence Situations

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Trish Nelson

So often, abusers also abuse pets. Abusers often threaten to injure or kill a pet to control the victim and keep her from leaving. There is a bill in the senate that not only offers protections for pets it helps … Continue reading →

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Are Iowa Children Worth $1,500 Less?

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Why do House Republicans think a child in Iowa is worth $1,500 less than the national average? Click here and tell them to fully fund our schools! Iowa school funding is well below the national average, with per pupil spending … Continue reading →

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