The Iowa House passed a bill, HF 2502, by a 52 to 44 party-line vote that preempts cities and counties from infringing on Iowans’ gun rights.
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Ernst, Norquist Tout the Benefits of Lower Taxes and Fewer Regulations
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst and Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist explained the benefit of lower taxes and fewer regulations at the ITR/NFIB Tax Day Lunch.
Tom Steyer Drops Out After Finishing Third in South Carolina Primary
Billionaire Tom Steyer is the first casualty of the South Carolina Primary after a third place finish with just 11.3 percent of the vote after spending $22 million in the state.
The NRSC Attack on Doug Collins Illustrates Everything Wrong with the Republican Party
Adam Graham: The NRSC attack ad on Doug Collins is exhibit A on why the GOP needs to be replaced with a party that stands for actual conservative principles.
Moving Iowa Forward
State Rep. Steven Holt highlights bills the Iowa House passed in week seven dealing with health care professionals, free speech, youth entrepreneurship, and the Second Amendment.
Finkenauer Highlights Progress Made Out of the Media Limelight
U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, during a town hall in Marshalltown highlighted progress in Congress she says is never reported in the press.
Poll Shows Iowans Support Reynolds’ Invest in Iowa Tax Plan
According to the poll of over 800 Iowans, 51.8% of Iowans were in favor of tax reform similar to what Governor Kim Reynolds has proposed, with only 32.5% opposed.
The Des Moines Register Targets Homeschoolers, Again
Shane Vander Hart: The Des Moines Register continues to push a tired narrative that won’t do a blasted thing to end child abuse and neglect in the state.
Whitver Outlines Legislative Progress in Iowa Senate
Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, R-Ankeny, highlighted the progress of a number legislative priorities in the Iowa Senate during the 2020 session.
Iowa House Bill Allowing Civil Action for Minors Accessing Porn Tabled
An Iowa House subcommittee tabled a bill, HF 2239, that opened online distributors of pornography to civil action if they knowingly allow access to minors.
Why #NeverTrump Conservatives Shouldn’t Back the Democrats in 2020
Adam Graham gives four reasons why #NeverTrump conservatives like Joe Walsh and Bill Kristol should not back the Democratic nominee to oust Donald Trump.
Iowa’s Golden Opportunity for Pro-Growth Tax Reform
John Hendrickson and Jonathan Williams: The strong national economy provides a golden opportunity for Iowa policymakers to continue to advance bold, pro-growth tax policy.
Iowa House Bill Prohibiting Mandatory Microchipping of Employees Advances
The Iowa House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed a bill, HF 580, prohibiting the mandatory or incentivized microchipping of employees.
Axne, Finkenauer, Loesack Vote For, King Against ERA Ratification Extension
U.S. Reps. Abby Finkenauer, Dave Loebsack, and Cindy Axne voted to remove the 1982 ratification deadline for the ERA, U.S. Rep. Steve King voted against.
The Protect Life Amendment Clears Iowa House Judiciary Committee
HSB 577, the proposed “Protect Life Amendment” to the Iowa Constitution, cleared the Iowa House Judiciary Committee by an 11 to 9 party-line vote.
Three Lessons from the Iowa Democratic Caucus
A week out since the Iowa Democratic Caucus, Shane Vander Hart wanted to highlight three lessons we can learn from the results and its subsequent mess.