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Fully Funding K-12 Education In Iowa

Amy Sinclair: Senate Republicans will continue to make reliable and sustainable promises to Iowa schools and those promises will be kept.

Taylor Accuses King and Feenstra of Debate Dodging

Jeremy Taylor accused Randy Feenstra and incumbent Steve King of dodging debates in Iowa 4th Congressional District’s Republican Primary.

WHO TV Offers Misleading Coverage About the Prolife Life Amendment Vote

WHO TV 13 offered a misleading headline and coverage over a constitutional amendment that states there is no right to abortion in Iowa’s Constitution.

Anna Blaedel’s Partisan Prayer Before the Iowa Senate

Shane Vander Hart: Anne Blaedel seemed more interested in flowery speech and a progressive agenda praying before the Iowa Senate than asking God for wisdom, guidance, and protection.

Iowa Senate Panel Approves Amendment Declaring No Right to Abortion

An Iowa Senate subcommittee advanced SJR 21 that would amend the Iowa Constitution to declare there is no constitutional right to abortion.

Unified Delusion

Phil Bair: At the end of the day, the Democrats are divided on specific policy details but unified in their fundamental(ist) ideology.

Impeachment as a Power Fantasy Undermines the Real Thing

Adam Graham: In these polarized times, the bulk of initial support for any impeachment is going to come from a President’s most vociferous opponents because of personal animus.

Iowan Reaction to Phase One China Trade Deal

President Donald Trump signed the first phase of a new trade deal with China, cautious optimism marked most of the reaction from Iowa’s elected officials.

Feenstra Raises Over $190,000 in Q4 of 2019 in Iowa 4th Congressional District Race

Randy Feenstra raised $190,077 in the final quarter of 2019 in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District race bringing the total raised his campaign to $721,272.

Miller-Meeks Raises Over $259,000 in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race

Mariannette Miller-Meeks raised nearly $260,000 in her first quarter of fundraising in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Reynolds Addresses Tax Cuts, Life Amendment in 3rd Condition of State Address

In her address, Gov. Kim Reynolds made several proposals including income tax cuts, funding the state’s mental health system, and passing the Life Amendment.

WATCH: Shane Vander Hart on CBN News

Caffeinated Thoughts’ Editor-in-Chief, Shane Vander Hart, appeared last Friday on CBN News’ Newswatch with Heather Sells to discuss the Iowa Caucus.
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This is why Democrats are joining the Republican Party in 2020

John Pence: President Trump’s pro-growth policies are improving the lives of all Americans, and the residents of Iowa are no exception.

Iowa Senate Republican Leadership 2020 Opening Remarks

Read the transcripts of the 2020 opening remarks given by Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver and Iowa Senate President Charles Schneider.

Iowa House Republican Leadership 2020 Opening Remarks

Read the transcripts of the 2020 opening remarks given by Speaker Pat Grassley, House Majority Leader Matt Windschiltl, and Speaker Pro Tem John Wills.

Buttigieg Discusses Faith, Interrupted by Protesters At Des Moines Rally

Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg attracted 750 Iowans to a town hall event in Des Moines, three weeks out from the Iowa Caucus.