The Topsy-Turvy Iowa Senate District 15 Race

Iowa Senate District 15 race has been insane. So far we have seen three candidates drop out of the race which has left the seat up for grabs.

Chaz Allen Decides Not to Run for Re-Election to Iowa Senate

State Senator Chaz Allen (D-Newton) announced to supporters Friday morning that he will not run for re-election in Iowa Senate District 15.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act Advances in Iowa Senate

Iowa’s version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) survived the first funnel week of the 2018 legislative session. SSB 3171, sponsored by State Senator Julian Garrett (R-Indianola) was passed out of the Iowa Senate Local Government Committee by a 7 to 4 vote.

Paulsen’s Gas Tax Hike Albatross

Speaker of the Iowa House Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) has much to explain to his caucus and Iowans for actions he took to push a gas tax increase on Iowans.