Avatar

Caffeinated Thoughts

2224 posts

Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamations for 20 Counties

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued disaster proclamations for twenty counties following the derecho that raged across Iowa causing widespread damage.

Reynolds Signs Executive Order Restoring Felon Voting Rights

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed Executive Order 7, restoring the voting rights of thousands of Iowans who have completed their felony sentences.

Reynolds Appoints Melissa Anderson-Seeber As District Court Judge

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Melissa Anderson-Seeber, 54, as a district court judge in Judicial District 1B.

Grassley, Whitehouse Offer Plan to Keep IP Thieves Out of the Country

Chuck Grassley: The Chinese Communist Party is now targeting researchers in an apparent effort to either hijack or disrupt the vaccine development process.

Pate Partners With Security Experts To Prepare Counties For 2020 Elections

Iowa’s county auditors and staff, IT administrators and emergency management coordinators will go through scenarios that could disrupt elections.

Senate Republicans Oppose Iowa Utilities Board’s Attempt to Expand Eminent Domain Authority

State Senator Zach Whiting: “My principal concern is the dramatic expansion of eminent domain authority the IUB appears to give itself.”

NFIB Endorses Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) endorsed Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

National Group Hails Iowa’s Budgeting Practices

The Council of State Governments said Iowa is the most fiscally sound, most resilient state in the country when it comes to battling through COVID-19.

Naig, Farm Leaders Rally Behind Miller-Meeks

A coalition of 114 farm leaders chaired by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced their support of Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Barr Confronts House Democrats in Opening Statement

Attorney General William Barr testified before the House Judiciary Committee stating that President Donald Trump has not interfered with his decisions.

Reynolds Appoints John Flynn as District Court Judge

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that she appointed John Flynn as District Court Judge replacing Judge James McGlynn in Judicial District 2B.

Reynolds Extends Public Health Emergency by 30 Days

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proclamation extends mitigation measures required for restaurants, bars, and other businesses such as ensuring social distancing.