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King To Hold First 2019 Town Hall In Primghar

Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) announced the location of his first town hall meeting to be held this Saturday, January 26, 2019 in O’Brien County.

Judge Rules Iowa Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Ban Unconstitutional

Polk County District Court Judge Michael Huppert ruled that Iowa’s fetal heartbeat abortion ban signed into law in 2018 is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC. Photo taken by Tim Sackton (CC-By-SA 2.0).

Supreme Court Allows Reversal of Obama’s Military Transgender Policy

The Supreme Court decision allows the implementation of Trump Administration reversal of the Obama-era policy allowing transgender soldiers into the military.

Watch: Governor Kim Reynolds’ Inauguration

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

Tax Rates Matter

John Hendrickson: Tax rates matter because the more you tax something, the less of it you will get. Iowa’s tax rates are some of the highest in the nation.

Senate Attempt to End Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Fails

The U.S. Senate failed to invoke cloture on S. 109, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2019 by a 48 to 47 vote.

Feenstra Raises $100K in First 10 Days of Campaign

State Senator Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) announced that he raised $100,000 in the first ten days of his campaign to challenge Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa).

Staed Wants Iowa’s Public Schools to Do Wellness Checks on Homeschoolers

State Rep. Art Staed (D-Cedar Rapids) drafted a bill that would require Iowa’s public schools to perform “health and wellness” checks on homeschoolers.

My Approach to Steve King and the Iowa 4th Congressional District Race

Shane Vander Hart: I will not defend any controversial remarks made by Congressman Steve King, I will not label him, and I will be neutral in the upcoming primary.

Remembering Senator Barry Goldwater’s Historic Campaign

This January marks the 55th anniversary of Arizona Senator Barry M. Goldwater announcing his intentions to run for president in 1964.

The House Passes Resolution of Disapproval Over King’s Comments

The House of Representatives voted 424 to 1 in favor of a resolution meant to express disapproval of Congressman Steve King’s remarks on white supremacy.

Reynolds Delivers 2019 Condition of the State Address

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds gave her second Condition of the State Address and outlined numerous priorities that should have bipartisan appeal.
Congressman Steve King at Cerro Gordo GOP event on 3/18/14. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

House Republicans Remove Steve King From Committees

House GOP leadership removed Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) from the House Judiciary and Agriculture Committees after his white supremacy remark to the New York Times.

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.

Steve King Addresses New York Times Article on House Floor

Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives explained his controversial remarks during a New York Times interview.