Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): I have warned agriculture always gets hit when trade wars or skirmishes take place. I continue to advocate for Iowans and policies which will give Iowans more access to markets, not less.
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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.
One Aspect of Fred Hubbell’s Record Republicans Have Been Silent About
Shane Vander Hart: The Republican Party of Iowa has called Fred Hubbell an elitist, they have questioned his position on tax cuts, but have been silent about the fact he was the chairman of Iowa’s largest abortion provider.
Recap: A Three-Way Republican Primary in Iowa Senate District 1
Republicans in Iowa Senate District 1 will have to make a choice between three candidates (Zach Whiting, Brad Price, and Jesse Wolfe) on June 5th to determine who will challenge State Senator David Johnson (I-Ocheydan).
Update: Nate Boulton Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign
After being accused by three women of inappropriate sexual conduct, State Senator Nate Boulton (D-Des Moines) has suspended his gubernatorial campaign just days before Iowa’s Primary election on June 5th.
The Irish Abortion Referendum: The Fight To Save The 8th
On Friday, May 25th Ireland will vote on whether or not to remove the 8th amendment that bans abortion unless the woman’s life is threatened. John Gustavsson who is in Ireland canvassing for the pro-life cause gives an update.
Assessing the 2018 Iowa Legislative Session: My Top Five Disappointments
Shane Vander Hart shares his top five disappointments with the 2018 Iowa legislative session which includes a failure to pass a Religious Freedom Restoration Act, deal with current academic standards, expand school choice, limit state spending, and pass an Article V petition in the Iowa Senate.
Assessing the 2018 Iowa Legislative Session: My Top Five Highlights
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.
Two Cheers for Tax Reform in Iowa
John Hendrickson: The tax reform plan passed by the Iowa Legislature is absolutely a step in the right direction and it will help many families and businesses in Iowa, but it should be viewed as a starting point.
The University of Iowa Is Misleading Iowans on Fetal Heartbeat Bill!
Jenifer Bowen: Kudos to ACGME for staying out of politics and focusing on medical training. Shame on the University of Iowa for politicizing their medical training.
A Republic, If You Can Keep It: A Defense of the Electoral College
John Hendrickson: The Electoral College is fundamental to our constitutional system of limited government, federalism, equal representation, and separation of powers.
As Iowa’s Primary Draws Near, GOP and Democrat Voter Registrations Dip
Since January, voter registration has dipped in Iowa. While the Republican Party of Iowa and Iowa Democratic Party numbers continue to decline statewide, but Libertarian Party of Iowa and “No Party” voters both saw increases since April.
Kim Reynolds Is Taking Sexual Harassment in State Government Seriously
Shane Vander Hart: It’s easy to play Monday morning quarterback, but I believe Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds took appropriate action against Dave Jamison and that she takes sexual harassment in state government seriously. Sexual harassment shouldn’t become a wedge issue in the gubernatorial election.
Reynolds, Iowa House and Senate Leaders Announce Agreement on Tax Reform
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ office announced an agreement between the Governor and Iowa House and Senate leaders on the tax reform package under consideration this session. The legislation when passed represents the largest tax reform package in state history.
Letter Details Abhorrent Behavior By Former Iowa Finance Authority Director
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ office released a complaint letter written by an employee at Iowa Finance Authority accusing former Iowa Finance Authority executive director Dave Jamison of sexual harassment outlining numerous incidents of abhorrent behavior.
Lots of Dads Find This Prom Picture Humorous
Jay Feely, a former kicker for the Chicago Bears and an NFL/college football analyst for CBS Sports, tweeted out a picture of his daughter and her prom date on Saturday that many dads can relate to, but Twitter had a meltdown.