Author Archive: Brad Zaun

State Senator Brad Zaun (R-Urbandale) represents Iowa Senate District 20.  He has served in the Iowa Senate since 2004.  Prior to that he was the Mayor of Urbandale.

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Education Savings Accounts: A Step in the Right Direction

| May 17, 2013 | 3 Replies

Education savings accounts are a step in the right direction when it comes to education reform and raising student achievement.

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Common Sense Solution to Voter Fraud

| May 10, 2013 | Reply

Voter ID is a common sense way that would help prevent voter fraud in Iowa something Iowa Senate Democrats must not be concerned about.

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Increase in Education Spending Will Not Increase Student Performance

| April 5, 2013 | Reply

Iowa Senate Democrats passed an education reform bill that increases spending, but provides no accountability for the Iowa Department of Education.

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Iowa State Employees Still Pay Nothing for Health Insurance

| March 15, 2013 | Reply

While the Iowa State employees arbitration saves some money they still don’t have to pay anything toward their health insurance unlike the private sector.

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Improving Government Transparency in Iowa Senate

| March 8, 2013 | Reply

In the Iowa Senate legislation was filed last week that took a step toward greater government accountability by making the lawmaking process more transparent to Iowans. The first bill requires a statement of Constitutional authority on all legislation filed by the General Assembly, while a complementary bill charges legislators with providing a statement of legislative [...]

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Iowa’s Drought Preparations

| March 1, 2013 | Reply

As we have been clearing snow from the recent snow storms there is a silver lining, much needed moisture! Clean water is a precious commodity throughout the world and Iowa is fortunate to have an ample supply in most years. Iowans recognize the vital role that water plays in growing the economy and feeding the [...]

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Keeping Iowa Agriculture Strong: A Nutrient Reduction Strategy

| February 21, 2013 | Reply

A nutrient reduction strategy will give Iowans greater control over land issues, prevent federal overregulation, and will keep Iowa’s agriculture strong.

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Iowa Taxpayers Can’t Afford to Expand Medicaid

| February 8, 2013 | Reply

It is not reasonable to Iowans to continue to expand a Medicaid by 150,000 Iowans and to saddle the hard-working taxpayers with the ongoing expense.

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Voter ID: Protecting the Integrity of Iowa’s Election Process

| February 1, 2013 | Reply

No amount of voter fraud is acceptable in Iowa. The voter ID bill filed in the Iowa Senate is a common sense measure.

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