The Republican Governors Association (RGA) has elected Governor Kim Reynolds to serve on the organization’s Executive Committee.
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Reynolds Given List of Three Women to Choose Next Iowa Supreme Court Justice
The state nominating commission provided Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds a choice of three finalists, all women, for the vacancy on the Iowa Supreme Court.
Federalism and the Future of Constitutional Government
John Hendrickson: To restore traditional federalism, states, as well as the people, will have to repent of progressivism and return to the principles of the Constitution.
The Positive Potential Impact of the Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision
There are two positive aspects of the Supreme Court’s decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission that we will see in future cases.
Two Concerns About the Supreme Court’s Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling
Shane Vander Hart: While the Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission is a win for religious liberty, it is very narrow, and I have two concerns about Justice Kennedy’s majority opinion that have negative implications.
Recap: Four-Way Republican Primary in Iowa House District 84
State Representative David Heaton (R-Mount Pleasant) announced his retirement from the Iowa House after serving since 1995 resulting in a four-way Republican primary between Trevor Lynn, Martin Amos, Sheila Matheney, and Joe Mitchell in Iowa House District 84.
Episode 48: Martin Amos in Iowa House District 84
For this episode of The Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, our host Shane Vander Hart speaks with Martin Amos, a Republican candidate competing in a four-way primary in Iowa House District 84.
The Top 15 Most Popular Governors Are Republican
The top 15 most popular Governors are Republican according to Morning Consult, with three of the top five being from traditionally blue states. Even so, Democrats will start to close their gubernatorial gap compared to Republicans in 2018 in states like Illinois, Maine, and New Mexico.
When the Federal Government Meddles With School Discipline
Jane Robbins and Erin Tuttle: Deeper scrutiny is needed to uncover how federal involvement with school policies played out in Broward County. But what we do know suggests substantial – and ultimately harmful – efforts to appease the federal government with respect to school discipline.
Iowa Senate Acts to Reform Judicial Branch
The Iowa Senate voted 26-24 on SF 2282, a bill that would require a concurrence of at least five justices on the Iowa Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.
Donald Trump: First Take the Guns, Then Deal With Due Process
President Donald Trump said that when it comes to the mentally ill he was ok with taking the guns first and to let due process come later which contradicted Vice President Mike Pence’s prior remarks.
Politics and Our Christian Witness
Shane Vander Hart: As Christians participate in the public square what does our participation say about our witness for Jesus Christ?
University of Iowa Sued by Christian Group They Kicked Off Campus
Becket announced that a Christian student group, Business Leaders in Christ (BLinC), filed a lawsuit in federal court against the University of Iowa.
Oral Arguments Heard in Vital Religious Liberty Case Before Supreme Court
Money quote from Justice Anthony Kennedy: “…the state in its position here has neither been tolerant nor respectful of Mr. Phillips religious beliefs.”
SCOTUS To Take Up Case With Big Implications for Religious Conscience
The Supreme Court will decide if Christian florists, bakers, photographers, etc. can be compelled to provide services for same-sex wedding ceremonies.
Liberty Counsel: Gorsuch Will Have an Immediate Impact
Liberty Counsel notes that Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch takes the bench just in time to vote on several high-profile cases.