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We cover politics, primarily U.S. and Iowa politics.

Who Will Challenge Cindy Axne in 2020?

Currently there are seven prospective candidates for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Iowa House Advances Bill Allowing Stun Guns on College Campuses

The Iowa House passed, 60 to 37, an amended Senate bill that prohibits Iowa’s public universities and community colleges from banning stun guns.

Property Taxes Need Accountability and Transparency

John Hendrickson: Increasing accountability and transparency should never be a controversial issue.

Iowa Board of Regents Release Draft Freedom of Expression Policy

The Iowa Board of Regents released a draft of a policy statement on the freedom of expression in their agenda for their upcoming meeting on April 18th.

(Video) A Brief History of Income Taxes in the United States

Watch as Ross Marchand of the Taxpayer Protection Alliance breaks down the history of the income tax in this Free the People Foundation video.

Reynolds Calls For Legislative Funding for Flood Relief

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a $15 million legislative funding package for FY 19, and created the Flood Recovery Advisory Board by executive order.

After Loebsack Retirement, Cook Report Considers Iowa 2nd District a Toss-Up

After U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, announced his retirement, Cook Political Report moved Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race from likely D to toss-up.

It’s Time to Audit Iowa’s Medicaid Program

It is unclear how much Medicaid fraud may be present in Iowa, but the evidence from other states strongly suggests that a program audit is needed.
John Kerry lacks actual scientific credentials

Yes, John Kerry Lacks Actual Science Credentials

Kelvey Vander Hart: Congressman Massie was correct – John Kerry lacks actual scientific credentials.

Loebsack Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection in 2020

U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, announced he would retire at the end of his seventh term and not run for re-election in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

Pence Surveys Iowa Flood Damage with Reynolds, Ernst, and Grassley

Vice President Mike Pence visited western Iowa on Friday to survey flood damage with Gov. Kim Reynolds, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley.

Taylor Raises Almost $58K in Iowa 4th Congressional District Primary Challenge

Jeremy Taylor has raised $57,928 from 98 donors in eight weeks as a candidate with 90 percent of those donations coming from the district.

Grassley, Ernst Seek Tax Relief for Iowa Flood Victims

U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley introduced legislation to provide tax relief for Iowans in areas impacted by the recent devastating floods.

Ernst Raises Almost $1.7 Million in First Quarter of 2019

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst announced raising almost $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2019 and now has over $2.8 million on hand for her 2020 re-election bid.

State Auditor Rob Sand Announces Town Hall Tour

State Auditor Rob Sand announced a three-day, 13-stop tour in April around Iowa that will start in Council Bluffs and end in Indianola.

King Announces Town Halls in Hancock, Hamilton, and Pocahontas Counties

U.S. Rep. Steve King will hold town hall meetings in Britt and Stanhope on April 15th, and a town hall meeting in Laurens on April 17th.