Read the transcripts of the 2020 opening remarks given by Speaker Pat Grassley, House Majority Leader Matt Windschiltl, and Speaker Pro Tem John Wills.
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Legislative Priorities for 2020
State Rep. Steve Holt, R-Denison, shares Iowa House Republican priorities, his priorities as House Judiciary Chair, and his personal priorities.
Iowans Deserve a Better Tax System Now
John Hendrickson and Dr. Andrew J. Kidd: State policymakers should take full advantage of Iowa’s economic strength and surpluses to pursue pro-growth tax reforms—without delay.
Watch: Ricky Gervais Roasts Hollywood Elite at Golden Globes
British comedian Ricky Gervais roasted the Hollywood Elite in his opening monologue hosting his fifth and final Golden Globes Awards.
Rand Paul Airs Wasteful Government Spending Grievances In Annual Festivus Rant
Kelvey Vander Hart: Senator Rand Paul’s 2019 Festivus grievances revealed some of the ludicrous ways government has been spending taxpayer money.
Evangelicals Should Be Wary Giving Unconditional Loyalty to Any Politician
Shane Vander Hart: My only encouragement to Christians is to vote their conscience in the ballot box, then hold whoever is elected accountable.
A Response to Christianity Today’s Call for President Trump’s Removal
Shane Vander Hart responds to Mark Galli’s editorial in Christianity Today that called for the removal of President Donald Trump from office.
Is The Fairness For All Act Really Fair to All?
Some praise the Fairness For All Act as ‘principled pluralism’ while others believe any religious liberty exemptions are too limited and will be temporary.
The Electoral College and American Constitutionalism
The Electoral College is fundamental to our constitutional system of limited government, federalism, equal representation, checks and balances, and separation of powers.
Ernst: After One Year, It’s Unthinkable That USMCA Is Not Ratified
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, continued to call on Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her House colleagues to move to pass USMCA.
Sestak, Bullock Drop From 2020 Presidential Race
Former U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak of Pennsylvania and Montana Governor Steve Bullock ended their bids for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president.
Hello, Advent. I’ve Missed You.
Advent deserves celebration in its own right – especially for retail workers who can easily feel overwhelmed during a busy shopping season
10 Tips for Getting Stellar Service This Holiday Shopping Season
Here are 10 things that will likely make sales associates in go above and beyond to make your shopping experience this holiday season the very best.
Bad Theology, False Flags, and The Church
Collin Bredemuehl: Can bad theology create a false flag? Can bad theology create a situation where someone else deceived so that they would sin as the seeming right choice?
Buttigieg: Religious Liberty Limited “When It Does Harm”
Pete Buttigieg briefly discussed with Caffeinated Thoughts the tension between religious liberty and the liberty interests of LGBT Americans.
State Senator Claire Celsi Promotes Elizabeth Warren’s Public School Plan
Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi says Elizabeth Warren’s plan that would drastically expand a federal role in K-12 education hits “all the right notes.”