Iowa Lawmakers Reach for Local Control of Education

There have been several bills filed in the Iowa House and Senate this year dedicated to devolving the power and control the Iowa Department of Education.

A Wave of Pro-Life Bills Filed in the Iowa Senate

The Iowa Senate with its new GOP majority have six pro-life bills filed including bills defunding abortion providers and banning abortions at 20-weeks.

Brad Zaun Endorses Donald Trump

Donald J. Trump announced that State Senator Brad Zaun (R-Urbandale) endorsed his candidacy for the GOP nomination for President of the United States.

I’m Not Going to Judge Sam Clovis for Joining Donald Trump’s Campaign

Shane Vander Hart: There are some who question Sam Clovis’ principles, loyalty and credibility for joining Donald Trump’s campaign. Cut Sam some slack.

Scott Walker Announces His Campaign’s Iowa Team

Gov. Scott Walker announced the first 65 members of his presidential campaign’s Iowa leadership team which include 1/3 of the Iowa Senate Republicans.

Record Spending in Iowa

Brad Zaun: From a historic prospective, Iowa’s state spending has grown from $4.3 billion annually to recently proposed $7.3 billion in the last ten years.

Branstad on Gas Tax Hike: Timing Is Right

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said that the timing is right for a gas tax hike while legislators consider transportation infrastructure funding options.

A Tax Break for Iowans

Brad Zaun: By coupling with federal income tax laws, Iowa taxpayers could save nearly $99 million on their 2014 income taxes which is a positive for Iowa.

Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Bill Filed in Iowa House

Pro-life advocates say seeing an ultrasound picture and hearing its description is an effective tool to help abortion-minded women in the state choose life.

Paul Pate: Online Voter Registration Can Enhance Voting Integrity

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said that online voter registration can not only boost participation and enhance voting integrity using DOT technology.

Legislators Consider Changes to Iowa’s Election Law

Legislators have filed five bills related to Iowa’s election law ranging from creating a runoff primary system to electronic voter registration.

Iowa State Legislators Share Their Goals for Session

Several Iowa State Legislators share with Caffeinated Thoughts their goals for the 2015 legislative session for the 86th Iowa General Assembly.

David Young Wins GOP Iowa 3rd Congressional District Nomination

David Young won the Republican Iowa 3rd Congressional District nomination on the…

David Young, Brad Zaun Lead Iowa 3rd District Delegate Poll

David Young and Brad Zaun are tied in the Caffeinated Thoughts poll…

Brad Zaun Upbeat About Iowa 3rd District Nomination Convention

“I feel good right now,” said Brad Zaun about 9:30pm last night,…

Blum, Miller-Meeks Win GOP Nomination; 3rd CD Goes to Convention

(Des Moines, IA) Rod Blum and Mariannette Miller-Meeks won their Republican Congressional…