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Tag Archives: Iowa Senate
Warren Varley For Iowa Senate District 10
Warren Varley is running to give a voice to those in Senate District 10 who share Iowa’s common values. This district includes most of Dallas County, all of Adair & Guthrie Counties, and parts of Polk & Cass Counties in … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, 2020 election campaign
Tagged fireworks, health care, Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate District 10, Jake Chapman, Warren Varley
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Why Should Progressives Consider Eddie Mauro For U.S. Senate?
When Eddie Mauro is campaigning around Iowa he considers the communities in which he finds himself. “Every time I drive into a community I look at places where I say we help insure that,” Mauro said. “We help insure that … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 election campaign, progressive values
Tagged #iasen, Eddie Mauro, Eddie Mauro for Senate, Iowa politics, Iowa Senate, joni ernst
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Steve King Withdraws From Senate Race
The Omaha World Herald this morning has the story that Congressman Steve King has pulled his name from consideration as the Republican nominee for the open Iowa Senate seat being vacated by Tom Harkin. “DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa Rep. … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, Steve King
Tagged Bill Northey, Iowa Senate
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Livestream The Iowa Senate
Click on the link to watch live action of the Iowa Senate as it convenes today at http://t.co/ysiWJHMK Click on this link to watch live action of the Iowa House http://coolice.legis.iowa.gov/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&Service=livevideo
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Iowa Legislature
Tagged Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate 2013, Iowa Senate Livestream
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Is Scott Walker An Appropriate Role Model For Governor Branstad?
This morning, I read some disturbing news. Governor Branstad has been “inspired” by Wisconsin Governor Walker’s re-call victory to push for his brand of horrendous, anti-worker legislation…in Iowa. And although Walker survived the recall efforts this week, the silver lining … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged Governor Branstad, Iowa Legislature, Iowa Senate, mike gronstal, Scott Walker
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How To Use A Freedom Of Information Request To Expose ALEC
politicususa.com/alec-foi-request/ Democracy lovers, below is an article that lays out how to do a FOI request to expose legislators who belong to ALEC. We already know that in Iowa, all House members’ ALEC dues are paid automatically at taxpayer expense. … Continue reading
Posted in ALEC
Tagged ALEC, FOI Request, Iowa House, Iowa Senate
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Iowa Senate Tackles Robocalls, Loopholes, And Corporate Campaign Cash
Keeping Iowa elections fair and free senate.iowa.gov/democrats/keeping-iowa-elections-fair-and-free/ Transparency and accountability in Iowa campaign spending will increase if two bipartisan bills approved by the Senate become law. The first measure, sponsored by Iowa’s Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, closes loopholes and … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged campaign spending, Citizens United, Iowa Senate
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2012 Legislature Will Convene On Monday, January 9
From the newsletter of Senator Joe Bolkcom. It has been an extremely busy time the past two months in preparation for the upcoming legislative session. I have participated in numerous meetings with constituents and organizations. There is much work ahead … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged Iowa Legislature, Iowa Senate, Joe Bolkcome, TIF
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