A Needed Change to Iowa’s Judicial Selection Process
Shane Vander Hart: HSB 110, a bill sponsored by State Representative Steven Holt (R-Denison) represents a needed overhaul of Iowa’s judicial selection process.
Opening Day 2019: Iowa House Republican Leadership Remarks
Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake), House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow (R-Urbandale) and Speaker Pro Tem Matt Windschitl (R-Missouri Valley) gave remarks on opening day in the Iowa House.
Republican State Representatives Jacob Bossman, Dan Huseman, Mike Sexton, and Louie Zumbach were elected Assistant Leaders for the 88th Iowa General Assembly.
Iowa State Representative Warned About Use of Bible Verse in His Email
The Freedom From Religion Foundation told Iowa State Representative Skyler Wheeler (R-Orange City) that he was violating the constitution by including a Bible verse in the signature line of his legislative email.
Shane Vander Hart: While in principle, it is moral and just for the government to execute those convicted of heinous crimes, there are plenty of good reasons why Iowa should not reinstitute the death penalty after 52 years.
Democrats Display Anti-Religious Bigotry During Iowa House Floor Debate
State Representatives Mary Mascher (D-Iowa City) and Sharon Steckman (D-Mason) vilified a 21-year-old Christian residential facility in Ft. Dodge, Iowa.
The 86th Iowa General Assembly gaveled in for the 2016 legislative session. Iowa House and Senate Leadership expressed their goals during opening remarks.
Kraig Paulsen to Resign as Iowa Speaker of the House
Speaker Kraig Paulsen announced he will step down as Iowa Speaker of the House, Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer states she would seek the speaker’s gavel.
Betty DeBoef’s House Floor Speech Upholding the Sanctity of Life
State Representative Betty DeBoef (R-What Cheer) gave an impassioned speech upholding the sanctity of life on the Iowa House floor marking the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.
Speaker of the Iowa House, Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) discusses efforts to address property tax reform which will help bolster Iowa’s economy and promote job creation.
