Tag Archives: Iowa public schools

Democrat Running For Iowa Senate In District 35

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Following Gov. Kim Reynolds appointment of Sen. Chris Cournoyer as her new lieutenant governor, there will be a special election to fill Cournoyer’s seat in the Iowa Senate. Voters in Scott, Clinton and Jackson counties will vote Jan. 28 for … Continue reading →

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Join The Movement To Defend Our Public Schools

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Please share this action alert from Iowans for Community Improvement (CCI). Join the movement to promote, protect, and strengthen our schools! At Iowa CCI, we believe that every child – no matter their zip code, background, race, gender, identity, or … Continue reading →

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Forum On GOP Policies Killing Public Schools

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox – please like and share this invitation to join the Heart of Iowa Democrats, Thom Hartmann and Rob Sand on a forum about the current state of public education and what citizens can do to reverse the … Continue reading →

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How To Help Democrats Stop The Kim Reynolds Agenda

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Trish Nelson

We can all help Iowa House Democrats push back against the Kim Reynolds agenda and Iowa’s dangerous, extremist MAGA R Trifecta.  Leader Konfrst said on this live the fact of the matter is there is not enough money to fund … Continue reading →

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Letters, We Send Letters

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Dave Bradley

While the Letters to the Editor continue to get squeezed from Iowa papers we continue to speak out and let them know what we believe. Once again here is a LTTE from blogforiowa friend, Don Paulson. He packs a lot … Continue reading →

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Watch Live Debate On Public School Funding

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Iowa House Democrats’ Monday update: FUNDING FOR OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS: DEBATE TUESDAY MORNING (2/7) Iowa Democrats believe in strong public schools for every kid. This session, Democratic lawmakers are proposing a new $267 million investment in public … Continue reading →

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Voucher Public Hearing Alert

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Watch Progress Iowa’s Call to Action with House Democratic leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst and others discussing how to take effective action during these crazy times in Iowa. Sign up for Iowa House Dems weekly communications here. “Whatever you hear the … Continue reading →

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The High Five

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Ince more we bring you Progress Iowa’s Friday High Five. I don’t honestly know why Republicans still have the legislature in session. I guess their desire to gut Iowa’s public school system is strong. We made it to Friday! Thank … Continue reading →

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“Big Change” Is Coming To Iowa Public Schools

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Posted on Iowa Senate Democrats FB page: From Randy Evans in the Carroll Times Herald: “This is one of those times when people who have little appetite for politics need to pay attention — because a big change is coming … Continue reading →

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ALEC Bill SF 159 Steppingstone To Larger Voucher Programs

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Leland Michael Here is what everyone needs to understand about the Voucher bill that was passed by the Iowa Senate on Thursday and is heading to the House this week: Republicans in Iowa and many states have been advocating for … Continue reading →

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