Holt: Flattening the Curve or Flattening the Country?

Steve Holt: We are not flattening the curve; we are flattening the country, and our leaders must boldly admit this fact and reopen our economy before it is too late.

Holt: Dangerous Freedom or Peaceful Slavery?

Steven Holt: The words of Thomas Jefferson should be well remembered in the weeks to come: “I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.”

Such a Time as This

Steven Holt: The sudden reality of COVID-19 is also a test of our state and national character, and for many an opportunity to grow in their faith.

Moving Iowa Forward

State Rep. Steven Holt highlights bills the Iowa House passed in week seven dealing with health care professionals, free speech, youth entrepreneurship, and the Second Amendment.

Caucuses, Constitution, and Chips

State Rep. Steven Holt, R-Denison, highlights week 4 of the 2020 legislative session in the Iowa House that was highlighted by Caucuses, the Constitution and Chips.

Legislative Priorities for 2020

State Rep. Steve Holt, R-Denison, shares Iowa House Republican priorities, his priorities as House Judiciary Chair, and his personal priorities.

The Battle for Fundamental Rights

Steven Holt: Floor debate on the fundamental rights of gun ownership and free speech exposed profound philosophical differences between Democrats and Republicans in the Iowa House.

First Funnel Week Survivors & Casualties in the Iowa House

Steven Holt identifies priority legislation still alive in the Iowa House and bad ideas that are now dead for the year, thanks to the Funnel process.

Education, Reform & the Right of Free Speech

State Representative Steven Holt (R-Denison) gives a recap of week 4 from the Iowa House of Representatives during the 2019 legislative session.

Judicial Activism Subverts the Democratic Process

Steven Holt: Iowa’s judicial selection process should provide nominees that reflect a governor’s judicial philosophy, be they Republican or Democrat.

Middle Class Tax Relief Act Unveiled in Iowa House

Steven Holt: Our Middle Class Tax Relief Act will reform Iowa’s tax code to make it fairer. It will be sustainable, responsible, and is built for the 21st century and the changing way people make purchases.

Opioids, Welfare, & Entitlements

Steven Holt: Week 6 of the 2018 Iowa Legislative Session saw the advancement of Opioid legislation in the House, the unveiling of Governor Kim Reynolds’ tax reform package and a bill to begin moving Iowa toward entitlement reform that reduces fraud and encourages a return to the private sector.

Priorities and Opportunities for the 2018 Iowa Legislative Session

The second year of the 87th Iowa General Assembly begins Monday, January 8th.  State Representative Steven Holt (R-Denison) highlights what he believes will be the main priorities this session.

Iowa Leads The Nation

Steven Holt: Hard working Iowans, fiscal discipline, and responsible leadership have combined to make Iowa one of the best places in America to live and raise a family.

Opioids: A Growing Crisis of Addiction

Steven Holt: In the coming legislative session we will work with Governor Kim Reynolds to find ways to fight this growing public health hazard.

Promises Kept This Legislative Session

State Representative Steven Holt (R-Denison): Promises were kept as we worked to advance freedom and opportunity for Iowans, based on our founding values.