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Category Archives: Kim Reynolds
Kim Reynolds, How Can You Be So Blind?
Tuesday, Iowa’s current governor, Kim Reynolds, announced that she will use $100 million to create he “Governor’s School Safety Bureau.” This bureau will be involved in distributing funds for a ‘School Safety Improvement Fund’ of up to $50,000 per school … Continue reading
The High Five!
Another High Five from Progress Iowa. The legislature is back in session so be careful out there: We made it to Friday! It’s been a busy week in Iowa, but that’s why our team is here to give you the … Continue reading
Posted in Children, iowa legislature 2022, Jobs, Kim Reynolds
Tagged child care in Iowa, gas prices, high five, school vouchers
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The High Five
We continue to post Friday’s High Five from Progress Iowa with the Iowa legislature in session: We made it to Friday! It’s going to be a cloudy, rainy weekend here in Iowa. But we know that “April showers bring May … Continue reading
Posted in gun safety, iowa legislature 2022, Kim Reynolds, unemployment insurance
Tagged private school vouchers, public education defunding, public schools
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Families Facing Power Shutoffs
From msn.com Thursday: Families across the United States are drowning in utility debt. In 33 states, families who can’t afford to pay their bills have been protected from energy shutoffs during the winter thanks to moratoriums that temporarily halted them. … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Kim Reynolds, Republican Policy, unemployment insurance
Tagged home utilities, power shutoff
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The High Five
Friday’s High Five from Progress Iowa that I will post during the legislative session: We made it through the week, Dave! It’s going to be a rainy weekend here in Iowa, but as the old saying goes; “April showers bring … Continue reading
Posted in Charles Grassley, iowa legislature 2022, Kim Reynolds
Tagged Cindy Axne, LGBTQ
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McCarthy And McConnell Bow To Former Guy
As does Iowa’s Republican delegation. The above video of the Rachel Maddow Show from Thursday night delves deeply into the cowardice of Republican leadership in the face of a direct assault on our government by A SITTING PRESIDENT! Now more … Continue reading
Posted in #nevertrump, 2022 Election campaign, Charles Grassley, Kim Reynolds, Progress Iowa
Tagged Ashley Hinson, Kevin McCarthy, Lynn Cheney, Marianette Miller-Meeks, Moscow Mitch McConnell, profiles in courage award
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The High Five
As usual, here is Friday’s High Five from the folks at Progress Iowa. We will post this during the legislative session: It’s Friday! Yesterday, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made history, becoming the first Black woman to be confirmed to the … Continue reading
Posted in Kim Reynolds
Tagged George Flagg Parkway, Iowa GDP, Ketanji Brown Jackson
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Iowa Last In GDP Growth, 4th Quarter 2021
Not sure what exactly to make of the map below. It is from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). Here is the description from the site. Gross Domestic Product by State, 4th Quarter 2021 and Year 2021 (Preliminary) Texas had … Continue reading
Posted in iowa legislature 2022, Kim Reynolds
Tagged Iowa GDP
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The High Five
Once again we bring you Progress Iowa’s Friday version of their daily newsletter while the Iowa Legislature is in session. Happy Friday! It’s been an exciting week for Iowa’s college basketball teams! Congratulations to the Iowa State Cyclone women and … Continue reading
Posted in iowa legislature 2022, Kim Reynolds, Progress Iowa, SCOTUS
Tagged Iowa schools, teachers
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A Little Fun From Progress Iowa
Editor’s comment: The folks at Progress Iowa run an annual “Extreme 16” yearly to coincide with the NCAA tournament. Sadly, Iowa’s Extreme 16 seldom make it because they are good. Rather, these are people in positions of power who can … Continue reading
Posted in Charles Grassley, iowa legislature 2022, Joni Ernst, Kim Reynolds
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