Tag Archives: iowa legislative session 2020

The Other Public Health Emergency

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Feelings are not facts. You may feel safer, but you are actually less safe carrying a firearm than other forms of self defense. “There is an epidemic sweeping our nation. Firearms are the second leading cause of death among American … Continue reading →

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Iowa House Passes Legislation To Deny LGBTQ Panic Defense

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa House unanimously approved legislation to “send a very loud message that you don’t get to murder someone, you do not get to harm someone, you don’t get to assault someone simply because you disagree with their lifestyle,” according … Continue reading →

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News From The Iowa Statehouse

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Republican controlled legislatures are tearing down this country every bit as much as Mitch McConnell, Donald Trump and the national Republican party. Iowa currently has a trifecta of GOP control. Democrats in Des Moines are fighting hard for humane public … Continue reading →

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Sign Up For Legislative Website Training

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Trish Nelson

facebook.com/iowahousedemocrats/ Excited to offer Legislative website training again! Have you ever wondered how to track a bill through the legislative process, find contact information for your legislators, research who sits on which committees and other information? Sign up to attend … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Medical Cannabis Program “Worst in Nation”

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Trish Nelson
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