Tag Archives: Iowa education budget

What A Difference A Democrat Makes

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Trish Nelson

This is Democratic State Senator Mike Zimmer who just won the special election in SD 35, a seat previously held by Republican Chris Cournoyer who was appointed Lieutenant Governor by Kim Reynolds.  He’s talking about the 2% school funding bill. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Branstad Throws $21 Million At Egyptian Fertilizer Company While Telling Iowa Schools to F*** Off

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Trish Nelson

progressiowa.org Branstad Funds Orascom Instead of Schools DES MOINES — The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today approved an additional $21.5 million in tax incentives for the Iowa Fertilizer Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Orascom Construction Industries. The total … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad, Budget, Education, Iowa legislature 2015 | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Branstad Throws $21 Million At Egyptian Fertilizer Company While Telling Iowa Schools to F*** Off

Iowa Republicans Attempt To Dismantle Public Schools; Democrats Try To Stop Them

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Trish Nelson

senate.iowa.gov/democrats On the Iowa Senate Democrats website:  The Legislature closed out the 2015 session with Senate Democrats opting to end five months of gridlock on school funding. The goal of the compromise is to maintain educational opportunities and boost student … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Iowa legislature 2015 | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Iowa Republicans Attempt To Dismantle Public Schools; Democrats Try To Stop Them

Hogg: Education The Biggest Difference Between The Parties

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Trish Nelson

From the Hogg Report: Today, I had a guest column appear in the Des Moines Register explaining that education is at the heart of the legislative stalemate and overtime session. You can review it at this web site: desmoinesregister.com/iowa-view The … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Rep. Ourth: Lawmakers Are Breaking The Law

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“No one should be getting fired because we aren’t abiding by the laws of this state.”  

Posted in Iowa legislature 2015 | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Rally For Education In Davenport

Posted on March 12, 2015 by bfiatracykurowski

JOIN STUDENTS, TEACHERS, BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS  RALLY FRIDAY AT 5PM  NORTH HIGH SCHOOL – 626 W. 53RD STREET, DAVENPORT None of Iowa’s children are worth-less On Monday night, Davenport School Superintendent Art Tate made headlines when he announced … Continue reading →

Posted in Iowa legislature 2015 | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Rally For Education In Davenport

Branstad No Friend Of Public Schools

Posted on February 13, 2015 by bfiamollyreagan

by Molly Regan For those of us who reaped the benefits of a superb public school experience, I know we all wish that could be the same for Iowa’s children now. But, it appears Iowa legislators Linda Miller, Ross Paustian, … Continue reading →

Posted in Branstad, Budget, Education | Tagged , | Comments Off on Branstad No Friend Of Public Schools