Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor of Caffeinated Thoughts.
Greenfield, Axne Complain About Dark Money While Raking It In
Theresa Greenfield received $356,012 in PAC contributions for her U.S. Senate campaign, while Cindy Axne received $555,267 for her congressional campaign.
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is projected to be the winner of the Nevada Democratic Caucus, the third state to vote for the Democratic presidential nominee.
Victims’ Rights Amendment Clears Iowa Senate Committee
State Senator Zach Whiting: “My goal in all of this is to level the playing field between the rights of the defendant and the rights of crime victims.”
The Des Moines Register Targets Homeschoolers, Again
Shane Vander Hart: The Des Moines Register continues to push a tired narrative that won’t do a blasted thing to end child abuse and neglect in the state.
Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee Votes To Raise Age of Consensual Sex
The Iowa Senate Judiciary Committee voted to raise the age of consensual sex from 16 years-of-age to 18 unless it is with a spouse or someone under the age of 27.
Religious Liberty Bill In Iowa House Considered ‘Too Broad’
An Iowa House subcommittee passed on a bill offered by State Rep. Sandy Salmon that would expand the definition of “bona fide religious purpose” in Iowa law.
Iowa House Bill Allowing Civil Action for Minors Accessing Porn Tabled
An Iowa House subcommittee tabled a bill, HF 2239, that opened online distributors of pornography to civil action if they knowingly allow access to minors.
Carlin Introduces School Choice Bill For Students Attending Low Performing Schools
State Senator Jim Carlin, R-Sioux City, introduced a bill that provides an education savings account grant for students attending a school designated as an ESSA support school.
