Tag Archives: Iowa Legislature 2013

Branstad’s Brain

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Senate Democrats met with Governor Branstad to plan continuing and possibly expanding health care for 150,000 Iowans.  There have been eight Republican governors who have put the needs of the residents of their state above political machinations.  These senators … Continue reading →

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ORASCOM #3: Iowa Can’t Lose, Then Gives Fertilizer Plant $250 Million Because Why?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Trish Nelson

We are proud and grateful to be represented by Joe Bolkcom in the Iowa Senate.

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What’s Up With Branstad And The Orascom Deal?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Bolkcom: “Was the competition from Illinois real or was it simply a fabrication?”

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Attend Environmental Lobby Day 2013 At The Iowa Statehouse

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Trish Nelson

iaenvironment.org/ The Iowa Environmental Council cordially invites members and supporters to our 2013 Environmental Lobby Day at the statehouse. This year’s event will be especially memorable because members of the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Alliance and the Iowa’s Water … Continue reading →

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“Shoot First” ALEC Bill Comes To Iowa Legislature

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

ProgressIowa.org Controversial “Stand Your Ground” Proposal Returns to Iowa Rep. Matt Windschitl brings back controversial ALEC proposal one local prosecutor called the ‘license to kill’ statute Des Moines, IA – Yesterday State Representative Matt Windschitl  [Note from BFIA: – whose … Continue reading →

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Liz Mathis: “Skip The Drama” In School Funding

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

State Senator Liz Mathis of Marion urges state to “skip the drama” in setting local school funding Will consider 4% increase in basic school funding and additional state dollars to prevent any related property tax increase Liz Mathis, a member … Continue reading →

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Campaign Finance Reform Rally At State Capitol Wednesday

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Iowa PIRG Releases Comprehensive Data on 2012 Election Spending to Mark 3rd Anniversary of Citizens United Decision Iowa Move to Amend  joins with Iowa Public Interest Research Group, Stand For Iowa, and the Iowa League of Women Voters  in bringing … Continue reading →

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How Iowa Taxes Promote The Agenda Of Out-Of-State Corporations

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Will Legislators Represent ALEC or Iowa? ProgressIowa As new and returning state legislators were sworn in today, Progress Iowa asked them to opt-out of joining the American Legislative Exchange Council, also known as ALEC. In a letter sent to all … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislature Should Focus On Reality Not Ideology

Posted on January 15, 2013 by bfialauratwing

The 2013 Iowa legislative session has begun.  There is a lot of talk about education reform and property tax issues. I would like to talk about conservative ideals versus reality. Previous sessions have invested a lot of time into anti-abortion … Continue reading →

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Iowa Lawmaker Says Momentum Needed For Common Sense Gun Laws

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

As the new legislative session gears up, activism and issues abound.  One issue of prominence at least for citizens, if not legislators, is a push for common sense gun laws.  A friend who took the time to write, received the … Continue reading →

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