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Episode 75: A Conversation With Jeremy Taylor

Shane Vander Hart talks President Trump’s national emergency, Andrew McCabe’s bombshell interview, and interviews Jeremy Taylor who is running for Congress.

Grassley on the Anniversary of the Parkland Shooting, EAGLES Act

Marking the one-year-anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduces the EAGLES Act of 2019.

New Business Creations Off to Strong Start in Iowa in 2019

Iowa’s Secretary of State’s Office processed 2,195 new business filings last month, just shy of the previous record of 2,204, set in March 2018.

Joni Ernst Re-Introduces Sarah’s Law

On the third anniversary of Sarah Root’s death, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with 14 of her colleagues re-introduce Sarah’s Law.

Episode 74: Chuck Hurley Discusses 2019 Iowa Legislative Session

Today’s podcast: Chuck Hurley discusses the 2019 Iowa Legislative Session, a crazy abortion bill in Virginia, and Kamala Harris comes to Iowa.

Grassley, Lee Reintroduce Balanced Budget Amendment

U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) reintroduced a constitutional amendment that requires the federal government to balance its budget each year.

Watch: Governor Kim Reynolds’ Inauguration

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds was inaugurated as Iowa’s first female governor. Watch her inaugration ceremony and address.

Opening Day 2019: Iowa Senate Republican Leadership Remarks

Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver (R-Ankeny) and Senate President Charles Schneider (R-West Des Moines) offered remarks to open the Iowa Senate.

Opening Day 2019: Iowa House Republican Leadership Remarks

Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake), House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow (R-Urbandale) and Speaker Pro Tem Matt Windschitl (R-Missouri Valley) gave remarks on opening day in the Iowa House.

Episode 73: A Conversation With Randy Feenstra

Shane Vander Hart speaks with State Senator Randy Feenstra who is challenging Congressman Steve King in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.

Senators Reintroduce Legislation to ‘Rein in’ Unelected Bureaucrats

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Rand Paul (R-KY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Todd Young (R-IN), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and 29 other cosponsors reintroduced the REINS Act.

Reynolds Announces Cabinet Appointments

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on cabinet appointments: “I am pleased to have these qualified Iowans serve as key leaders in my administration.”

American Conservative Union Foundation Scores Iowa Legislators

The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) released its scorecard of Iowa State Senators and Iowa State Representatives based on their voting record in 2018.

Voter ID Now Required at Iowa’s Polling Places

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate reminds Iowans that Voter ID is now required before casting a ballot at the polling place.

In 116th Congress, Ernst Will Serve on Five Prominent Senate Committees

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will serve on five prominent Senate committees in the 116th Congress, all of which impact the livelihoods of Iowans.

Kim Reynolds Announces Key Staff Positions

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ Administration announced additional staff changes rounding out the new Office of the Governor team.