Tag Archives: Iowa Legislature

The Problem Of Corporate Influence In Iowa

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Thanks to Matt Sinovic of Progress Iowa for his exemplary work monitoring ALEC’s activities in Iowa. http://progressiowa.org/progress-report ALEC WATCH: New Report Details Corporate Influence in Iowa By Progress Iowa To take action or ask questions about ongoing ALEC activity in … Continue reading →

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Regents’ Proposed Revenue Model A Lose-Lose For Iowa Universities

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Trish Nelson

For deep background, first click here and go read the historic Powell Memo (also known as the Powell Manifesto), which “essentially marks the beginning of the business community’s multi-decade collective takeover of the most important institutions of public opinion and … Continue reading →

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How To Flip The Koch Party

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Trish Nelson

  Have you ever heard of ALEC?  The Koch Brothers?  If  you answered yes, it’s probably because of the folks at the Center for Media and Democracy.  Read their story then decide if you feel they are worth supporting. by … Continue reading →

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Iowa's New Laws Effective July 1

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Rep. Sally Stutsman of Riverside forwarded a link to the Iowa House Democrats’ Statehouse News which covers the new laws that take effect July 1. Among them are several new initiatives aimed at boosting Iowa’s skilled workforce, including $66 million … Continue reading →

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Sine Die? Not So Fast!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES— Governor Branstad’s office released an end of session message for the 85th Iowa General Assembly at 8:41 a.m. yesterday, saying, “despite the partisan tone of the session, we are pleased there was agreement on the majority of our … Continue reading →

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Divided Iowa Legislature Likely To Silence HF 2381

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES— Yesterday the Iowa House of Representatives passed HF 2381, a bill that adds a section to existing Iowa Code that provides “any person, trust, corporation or other entity may possess a firearm suppressor if the firearm suppressor is … Continue reading →

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Hogg, Kaufmann Oppose Keystone XL

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Joint Statement by Senator Rob Hogg and Representative Bobby Kaufmann on Keystone XL Pipeline: BIPARTISAN OPPOSITION TO KEYSTONE PIPELINE IN IOWA BECAUSE OF EXPECTED USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN DES MOINES– Two Iowa state legislators– Senator Rob Hogg (D-Cedar Rapids) and … Continue reading →

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Which Two Iowa Lawmakers Have Pledged Their Loyalty To ALEC First Before Iowans?

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Trish Nelson

ProgressIowa.org *BFIA post updated 10:41 am 12/5/13. In documents released about the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) yesterday, it was revealed that Senator Bill Dix and Representative Linda Miller, as Iowa state chairs for ALEC, were asked to pledge, “I … Continue reading →

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Iowa Farmers Oppose Nuclear Power

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Paul Deaton

WILTON—About 65 people gathered at the Wilton Community Center last night to view a screening of the documentary, “The Atomic States of America,” hosted by the group Saving America’s Farmland and Environment (S.A.F.E.). Attendees also heard an update from two … Continue reading →

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Passenger Rail and Eminent Domain Get Married

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Paul Deaton

What will it take for the Iowa House to get a bill considered on the floor of the Iowa Senate? Representatives Dave Jacoby and Bobby Kaufmann are hoping that pairing a Senate Democratic priority— funding passenger rail in order to … Continue reading →

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