Tag Archives: Gov. Kim Reynolds

Iowa Educators Talk Covid On Iowa Press

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Trish Nelson

David Yepsen and O. Kay Henderson seem to think it is their job to make sure the silly nonsensical Republican talking points get air time.  Glad Yepsen is retiring. O. Kay Henderson is taking his place. Hoping things improve but … Continue reading →

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Republicans Are Why Iowa Can’t Have Nice Things

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Does no one else find it strange, mind-boggling and infuriating that our governor REFUSED FEDERAL MONEY that is supposed to be helping Iowans?  Kim Reynolds said no thanks, we’re all fine,  especially those of us who live in the governor’s … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Ban Teaching Concepts No One Is Teaching

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Trish Nelson
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Kim Reynolds And Big Ag

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Trish Nelson

CCI continues the fight for Iowans and against factory farms Iowans across the state want good-paying jobs, clean air and water, and vibrant communities. But Governor Kim Reynolds only cares about one thing: big checks from factory farm corporations like … Continue reading →

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How To Lobby for COVID Relief Virtually Or in Person

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from CCI Action Fund We need accessible healthcare, housing, education, and good jobs for everyone. But politicians like Governor Kim Reynolds are standing in our way. Next Tuesday, January 12, Reynolds will give her Condition of the State … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t People Get It About Wearing Masks?

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Someone commented on Facebook yesterday, why don’t people get it about wearing masks. Some people are just too good to wear masks. Especially during a photo op where they’re trying to create a false impression that Iowa has beaten back … Continue reading →

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Loebsack, Axne, Finkenauer To Reynolds “Please Reply Within 48 Hours”

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Trish Nelson

In Letter to Gov. Reynolds, Reps. Loebsack, Axne, Finkenauer Urge Expansion of ‘Test Iowa’ Coronavirus Testing Program “As the funding for Test Iowa was made possible by Congress and as Iowans are contracting and dying from COVID-19 daily, please reply … Continue reading →

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How Much Is A Human Life Worth?

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Reprinted with permission from the Summer  2020 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The Prairie Progressive is  funded entirely by reader subscription,  available only in hard copy for $12/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City … Continue reading →

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Do This On Earth Day April 22

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from CCI: Eighteen organizations have joined CCI in calling on Governor Reynolds to institute an immediate 6 month moratorium on factory farms to stop public health risks and environmental degradation brought by the factory farm industry. Women’s International … Continue reading →

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