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SBA List Launches National Pro-Life Women’s Caucus

SBA List announced the creation of a National Pro-Life Women’s Caucus to recruit and organize pro-life women in state legislatures and statewide offices.

Senator Ted Cruz to Headline Iowa GOP Summer Picnic

Iowa GOP Chairman A.J. Spiker announced that Senator Ted Cruz (R-IA) will keynote the Republican Party of Iowa’s summer picnic.

Iowa GOP to Help Mary Mosiman Kick Off State Auditor Campaign

Support Mary Mosiman as she runs for Iowa State Auditor at an open house hosted by the Iowa GOP on Thursday, June 13th.

Memorial Day: Reflecting on the True Price of Freedom

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) offers a Memorial Day reflection on the sacrifices made for the freedoms we all enjoy.

Iowa Right to Life: Battle Against Abortion Is Far From Over

Iowa Right to Life: Iowa Legislature adjourned Sine Die, but the battle against abortion in the state of Iowa is far from over.

Iowa Senate Republican Leader Bill Dix Gives Closing Remarks

Iowa Senate Republican Leader Bill Dix (R-Shell Rock) last night offered closing remarks on the first session of the 85th Iowa General Assembly.

Property Tax Relief Passes in Iowa Statehouse

The Iowa Senate passed the largest property tax cut in Iowa history yesterday afternoon.

Iowa House Judiciary Chair Seeks Iowans Unfairly Targeted by IRS

State Representative Chip Baltimore, chairman of the Iowa House Judiciary Committee calls on any Iowa group targeted by the IRS to contact him.

Branstad Names Mary Mosiman as Iowa’s New State Auditor

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad appointed CPA Mary Mosiman as State Auditor to replace David Vaudt who resigned to become the new chairman of the GASB.

Congressional Candidate Rod Blum Blasts Common Core

Rod Blum says the Common Core Standards were poorly designed and testing students at a national, one-size fits all manner can’t produce reliable results.

Matt Whitaker Announces Intentions to Run for U.S. Senate

Former U.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker announced his intentions to run for U.S. Senate today on WHO Radio.

9.7 Million Twitter Users Reached During #StopCommonCore Twitter Rally

9,788,450 Twitter users to #StopCommonCore to call on ordinary citizens to join and lobby for repeal of Common Core State Standards.

It’s Inflation, Stupid!

American Principles Project on Tuesday released a new paper by Marc A. Miles, Ph.D., that challenges the claim by the Federal Reserve that inflation is low.

George W. Bush–One Swede’s Perspective

With the opening of the Bush Library one Swede looks reflects fondly at the presidency of George W. Bush which makes him incredibly unique in Sweden.

Rod Blum: Congress Should Never Exempt Itself from Law of the Land

With news that Congress may exempt itself from Obamacare, Iowa 1st Congressional District GOP Candidate Rod Blum says they should live under the same law.

Bruce Braley’s Unaffordable Care Act

The (Un)Affordable Care Act is not just a “train wreck” for families and a disaster for Democrat Bruce Braley who is responsible for it.