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Iowa Democrats Sue Pate, Legislative Council Over Pre-Filled Absentee Ballot Requests

Iowa Democrats sue Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and the Iowa Legislative Council saying his July 17 emergency directive related to absentee ballot request forms violates state law.

The State of Pro-Life Legislation in Iowa Is Precarious

Jason Schultz: SJR 21 (now SJR 2001) doesn’t ban abortion, but takes the issue from the Iowa Supreme Court and puts it back in the hands of the people.

An Iowa Jury Made A Decision That Puts Our Liberty at Risk

A jury found that former Governor Terry Branstad discriminated against Chris Godfrey based nothing but evidence of his political positions and affliations.

Iowa Supreme Court Lifts Injunction for Shorter Early Voting Period

The Iowa Supreme Court issued an order lifting the injunction that blocked the state from shortening the early voting window from 40 days to 29 but affirmed the rest of Judge Karen Romano’s injunctions on aspects of HF 516.

Temporary Injunction Granted in Iowa’s Fetal Heartbeat Lawsuit

Attorneys representing the State of Iowa in the lawsuit over the “Heartbeat Law” have today agreed – or “stipulated” – to a temporary injunction prohibiting the law from going into effect on July 1 as scheduled until the full case can be heard in court.

Judge Rules Against Ron Corbett Appearing on Iowa GOP Primary Ballot

Iowa District Court Judge David May ruled against Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett’s challenge of the State Objection Panel’s decision to remove his name from the Iowa Republican Gubernatorial Primary ballot on June 5th. Corbett’s challenge was heard on Tuesday in Polk County.

Roberts: Strip Clubs Are Not Theaters

State Representative Rod Roberts (R-Carroll), who is one of the Republicans running