Republican-Led Iowa House Advance Zero Pro-Life Bills

Iowa House Republicans have failed for two-years in a row to advance any type of pro-life legislation even though they hold the majority in that chamber.

School Choice Celebrated at Iowa State Capitol

School choice was touted at a rally on Wednesday at the Iowa State Capitol in light of several active bills that would expand educational freedom.

What Brad Pitt In Moneyball Can Teach the Church

The Church can learn some lessons from Brad Pitt in Money about what it really means for local churches to be effective.

The First Amendment, Bullying and Harassment

Liberals are leery about the First Amendment protections in the current bullying bill in the Iowa House. Disagreement doesn’t equal bullying & harassment.

Iowa Senate Bill Filed Would Repeal Iowa Department of Education

State Senator Brad Zaun (R-Urbandale) filed a bill last night in the…

Iowa House Bill Prevents No-Fault Divorce Between Parents

State Representative Ted Gassman introduced HF 338 in the Iowa House which would prevent parents with minor children from getting a no-fault divorce.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad Enlists 33 Governors to Keep Wrestling in Olympics

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad released a letter signed by 33 governors urging IOC Executive Board President Jacques Rogge to keep wrestling in the Olympics.

Congresswoman Diane Black Introduces Legislation to Protect Conscience

Congresswoman Diane Black (R-TN) introduced H.R. 940, the Health Care Conscience Rights Act (HCCRA), to defend conscience rights against HHS mandate.

Steve King: Congress’ Job to Pass National Right to Work Act

Congressman Steve King (R-IA) introduced H.R. 946, the National Right to Work Act, garnering 57 cosponsors for a bill that would prevent forced union dues.

Iowa Right to Life Statement on Tom Shaw’s Personhood Bill

Iowa Right to Life issued a statement about their position on State Rep. Tom Shaw’s personhood bill along with other personhood bills that have been filed.

Do Not Even Think About Trying to Resuscitate: a Commentary

How far are we from “Do Not Resuscitate” becoming everyone’s default medical…

Which Personhood Bill Should the Iowa Pro-Life Community Support?

Most in the Iowa Pro-Life Community probably don’t realize there has been not one, but two personhood bills filed in the Iowa House.

An Open Letter to Iowa’s Pro-Life Community

Dear Pro-Life Friends, Every once in a while it becomes necessary for…

A Mixed Bag of a Bullying Bill Introduced in Iowa House

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad announced that a new bullying bill was introduced in the Iowa House as a result of his anti-bullying conference in November.

New Push in Iowa to Make Gold and Silver Legal Tender

House File 346, a bill filed in the Iowa House, would make gold and silver coins legal tender in the state of Iowa.

Medicaid Expansion is the Wrong Direction for Iowa

We’ve heard a lot of discussions about the federal Affordable Care Act…