Browsing Category

Politics

7544 posts

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

Ernst: Every County. Every Year.

Joni Ernst: For six years in a row, I’ve made it a priority to get out and listen to my fellow Iowans. Every stop, in every county.

Ashley Hinson Releases Fifth Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional Race

State Rep. Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, released her fifth television ad titled “Nightmare.”

Reynolds Says Des Moines Public Schools ‘Slow-Walking’ In-Person Learning Is ‘Unacceptable’

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “The Des Moines School Board continues to slow-walk compliance weeks into the school year at the expense of its 32,000 students.”

Hinson and Finkenauer Both Support Conversion Therapy Bans for Minors

Ashley Hinson and Abby Finkenauer both support conservation therapy bans, some warn those bans go beyond protecting LGBTQ youth from abusive practices.

House Sends Axne-Led Child Care Legislation to President’s Desk

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne’s legislation creates a task force to assist states in the process of implementing background check requirements for child care workers.

Ernst, Grassley to Feds: Stop Fraud, Price-Gouging Targeting Derecho Victims

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley: “We will not let scammers and price gougers use this tragedy to raise prices to sky-high levels and thwart Iowans from repairing and rebuilding their homes, businesses and communities.”

Hendrickson and Williams: Iowa Needs Truth-in-Taxation to Address Rising Property Taxes

John Hendrickson and Jonathan Williams: Strengthening Iowa’s property tax accountability and transparency law will help all taxpayers.

Jorgensen Makes Ballot in All Fifty States

The Libertarian ticket of Dr. Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy “Spike” Cohen is now officially on the ballot in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

Reynolds Lifts Order Closing Bars for Black Hawk, Dallas, Linn and Polk Counties

Effective at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proclamation permits bars, taverns, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and night clubs to reopen.

Young Releases Ad Highlighting Axne’s Voting by Proxy

Young for Iowa released a new television ad highlighting Cindy Axne outsourcing her vote by proxy to liberal Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin.

Pate Partners With Iowa College Football Coaches on #BeAVoter Initiative

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate partners with the college football coaches from the University of Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa and Drake to promote voter registration and participation.

Vander Hart: Greenfield Doesn’t Understand What Second Amendment Is About

Shane Vander Hart: Theresa Greenfield, the Second Amendment is not about hunting and shooting skeet; it’s about the right to self-defense.

Wounded Vet Stumps for Ernst in New Ad

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s new ad tells the story of a native Iowan and veteran named Owen who was severely wounded during one of his eight tours of duty.

Branstad to Retire As U.S. Ambassador to China

U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad announced that he would retire from his post in early October and return to Iowa.

Hinson Launches Fourth TV Ad in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for Congress in Iowa’s First District, released her fourth television ad titled “1-2 Punch.”

Ernst: We Will Never Forget, That Is Our Sacred Promise

Joni Ernst: If we learned anything from the tragic events of 9/11, it’s that we should never take our nation and our freedoms for granted.