Category Archives: Progress Iowa

Make THEM Pay 

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Dave Bradley

Got this in email a couple of days ago. I thought I would try to help them gather some data. If you do not get Progress Iowa’s newsletter, they are requesting stories to help put a human face on Republican … Continue reading →

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1st District Town Hall and Roundtable – Muscatine July 29th

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Dave Bradley

July 29th, 6-7:30 at Musser Public Library in Muscatine Join us for a powerful community conversation on how Rep. Miller-Meeks’ and Senator Joni Ernst’s vote for the Republican Tax Law hurts Iowa families. Hear from local leaders, healthcare workers, and … Continue reading →

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STILWELL STATEMENT: Republican Trifecta Makes Iowa More Expensive. Again.

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Dave Bradley

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2025 Parker Williamson, Press Secretary press@progressiowa.org STATEMENT: Republican Trifecta Makes Iowa More Expensive. Again. Des Moines, Iowa — Progress Iowa Executive Director Mazie Stilwell issued the following statement in response to the end of … Continue reading →

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RELEASE: Exit Poll: Iowa Voters Still Favor Progressive Policies

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Dave Bradley

(Note: I will try to return to the quiz next week. Just not in a lighthearted mood) (We received this via email Friday morning from progressiowa.com:) RELEASE: Exit Poll: Iowa voters still favor progressive policies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –  November … Continue reading →

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High Five Highlights How Bad Iowa Legislature Is For Iowans

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Dave Bradley

Progress Iowa continues to send out its daily email during the legislative session. As we pass through funnel week (last week) the seriousness of what the legislature is doing is magnified. Many of the bills that pass through the funnel … Continue reading →

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Kim Reynolds, How Can You Be So Blind?

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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McCarthy  And McConnell Bow To Former Guy

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Dave Bradley

As does Iowa’s Republican delegation. https://youtu.be/OERLFLQXR0A 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 … Continue reading →

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The High Five

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Dave Bradley

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 →

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High Five: Progress Iowa’s Daily Take On Iowa News

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Progress Iowa adds a daily email take on what is happening in Iowa – and especially the legislature. This issue is from Friday. Much better than reading the mainstream media whose mission seems to be not pissing off Republicans. Thank … Continue reading →

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Standing up to Gov. Reynolds – People’s Condition of the State Events

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Dave Bradley

We’re tired of hearing Governor Reynolds and her fellow corporate sellouts tell us how they see Iowa’s future. That’s why Iowans are joining together for the People’s Condition of the State events across Iowa. Will you join us? (Events listed … Continue reading →

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