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Pediatricians Group Celebrates Win for Counseling Choice

The American College of Pediatricians on Friday hailed an 11th Circuit Court panel ruling that struck down conversion therapy bans in Florida.

Reynolds Approves Fitness Classes In Modified Public Health Emergency Declaration

Gov. Kim Reynolds modified her public health emergency declaration’s COVID-19 mitigation measures for recreational facilities and fitness centers.

Campaigns Disagree Over Recount Process in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race

Miller-Meeks’ campaign accused Hart’s campaign of distorting the recount process that is now underway in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

Watch: Shane Vander Hart Discusses COVID-19 Mitigation on Faith Works Live

Shane Vander Hart joined Mike Demastus and Ian Barrs on Faith Works Live on the Truth Network 99.3 FM to discuss COVID-19 mandates and mitigation measures.

Watch: Ernst Questions CEOs of Facebook and Twitter

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst asked Jack Dorsey and Mark Zuckerberg about how they monitor disinformation and prevent dissemination of child sexual abuse material.

APP Files FEC Complaint Against Facebook Alleging Illegal Contribution to Democrats

Terry Schilling of American Principles Project: “We urge the FEC to consider APP PAC’s complaint and launch an investigation as soon as possible.”

Grassley’s Historic 8,927 Vote Streak Ends

Due to his quarantine, Tuesday marks the first votes U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley has not cast in service to Iowans in more than 27 years.

Episode 114: Does Iowa Need Regulatory Reform?

In this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart speaks with Dr. James Broughel with the Mercatus Center about regulatory reform.

Hagenow Joins Iowans for Tax Relief Staff

Iowans for Tax Relief announced the addition of former Iowa House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow to their staff as Vice President of the organization.

Hinson Tests Positive for COVID-19

Congresswoman-Elect Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, learned that she tested positive for COVID-19. She plans to quarantine at home.

Petersen Stepping Down As Iowa Senate Minority Leader

State Senator Janet Petersen, D-Des Moines, announced that she would not seek re-election as the Iowa Senate Minority Leader.

Miller-Meeks Leads By Razor Thin Margin in Iowa 2nd Congressional District

After a correction was made in Lucas County, Mariannette Miller-Meeks leads Rita Hart by 50 votes in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Iowa House Republicans Elect Leadership Team for 89th General Assembly

Iowa House Republicans re-elect Pat Grassley as Speaker, Matt Windschitl as Majority Leader, John Wills as Speaker Pro Tem, and Mike Sexton as Majority Whip.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Orders Recount of Jasper County Precincts

A discrepancy caused by human error in one precinct in Jasper County impacted the unofficial results in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.
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Listen: Shane Vander Hart Discusses Iowa House GOP Wins on WHO Radio

Shane Vander Hart discusses some key Iowa House races that Republicans won on Election Night with Jeff Angelo on WHO Radio in Des Moines.