Shane Vander Hart thinks the passage of the fetal heartbeat abortion ban, tax reform, Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment, sanctuary city/county ban, and keeping Iowa’s statewide assessment development in the state are the top five highlights from the 2018 Iowa Legislative session.
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Update: Reynolds Signs Bill Changing Iowa’s Statewide Assessment Developer
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bipartisan bill rejecting the Iowa Department of Education’s choice for a statewide assessment in favor of one developed by the University of Iowa’s Iowa Testing Program.
Reynolds Terminates Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds terminated Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison’s employment after being made aware of credible allegations of sexual harassment made against him.
Iowa Senate Considers Tweaking School Year Start Time
The Iowa Senate Education Committee will consider a bill that will allow public school districts and accredited non-public schools to start their school year on the Monday following the end of the Iowa State Fair if it falls earlier than August 23.
Evaluating Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ First Condition of the State Address
Shane Vander Hart evaluated Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ first Condition of the State Address and looked to see how she would separate herself from former Governor Terry Branstad.
Video & Transcript: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ 2018 Condition of the State
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds focused on water quality, tax reform, ending sexual harassment, investing in small-town Iowa, Medicaid, mental health, opioid addiction, education spending, and career readiness as she laid out her agenda for the 2018 legislative session.
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Closes Their Quad Cities Clinic
After Planned Parenthood of the Heartland’s official closing of their Bettendorf clinic, the abortion giant is down to just nine clinics in the state of Iowa.
Five Concerns With Iowa’s Winning Student Assessment Vendor
The Iowa Department of Education announced American Institutes for Research (AIR) was selected develop Iowa’s new student assessment. Here are five concerns.
After Adopting Smarter Balanced, Iowa Looks for a New Assessment
After the Iowa State Board of Education had adopted Smarter Balanced, a new law required the Department of Education to issue an RFP for a new assessment.
Kim Reynolds Becomes Iowa’s First Female Governor
Following Gov. Terry Branstad’s resignation, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds took the oath of office to become Iowa’s 43 Governor and its first female governor.
Carol Forristall Seeks Late Husband’s Seat in Iowa House District 22
Carol Forristall announced that she will run in a special election in Iowa House District 22 on June 27 to fill the seat left vacant by her husband’s death.
Iowa State Representative Greg Forristall Dies After Battle With Cancer
Iowa State Representative Greg Forristall (R-Macedonia), representing Iowa House District 22, died Wednesday afternoon after a battle with cancer.
Iowa Becomes 20th State to Enact Five Month Abortion Ban
Compassionate, popular policy unifies pro-life Republicans in Iowa and nationwide while Democrats fight over an extreme pro-abortion platform.
How Conservative Was the Iowa Legislature in 2017?
Shane Vander Hart: To listen to the Iowa press and Democrats you would think the Iowa Legislature passed the mother lode for Iowa conservatives. Hardly.
Promises Kept This Legislative Session
State Representative Steven Holt (R-Denison): Promises were kept as we worked to advance freedom and opportunity for Iowans, based on our founding values.
Sine Die! The Iowa Legislature Concludes 2017 Session
The Iowa Legislature wrapped up their 2017 session, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Republican leadership reflect on the year.