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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.

Marriage Debate Resumed in Iowa House

Iowa House Republicans introduced two bills addressing the 2009 Iowa Supreme Court decision that ruled Iowa’s Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.

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.

Bullying Is Not a Problem in Need of a Government Solution

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has made fighting bullying one of his top priorities, but will the HSB 39 cause more problems than it solves?

Doctor Prescribed Suicide Bill Filed By Iowa House Democrats

Eight Iowa House Democrats filed HF 65 entitled the “Iowa Death with Dignity Act.” Prolife activists have another term for it – doctor prescribed suicide.

Iowa Legislators Push to End School Start Date Limitation

A bipartisan sponsored bill, House File 13, was introduced in the Iowa House that would eliminate the limitation on when schools could start school.

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.

GOP Offers Mixed Reaction to Branstad’s Condition of the State

Republican state legislators and party officials offered a mixed reaction to Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s 2015 Condition of the State address.

Iowa House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer’s 2015 Opening Day Remarks

Iowa House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) after the Iowa House gaveled in for the 2015 legislative session.

Iowa House Speaker Kraig Paulsen’s Opening Remarks for 2015 Session

Iowa Speaker of the House Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) gave his opening remarks as the Iowa House gaveled in this morning for the 2015 legislative session.

Branstad Sets Iowa House District 4 Special Election

Gov. Terry Branstad orders a special election to be held on Jan. 6, 2015, for Iowa House District 4, following the passing of State Rep. Dwayne Alons.

Johnson County Republicans to Branstad: No Gas Tax Increase

Johnson County Republicans called Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad to set aside the allocation formula and prioritize road repairs in lieu of increasing gas tax.

Iowa House Speaker Announces Committee Chairs

Iowa House Speaker Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) announced the standing and budget committee chairs for the 86th General Assembly which begins January 12, 2015.

Iowa State Rep. Dwayne Alons Loses Battle with Cancer

State Representative Dwayne Alons (R-Hull) who served Iowa House District 4 lost his battle with cancer Saturday night. He was 68-years-old.

Iowa House Oversight Committee Launches Investigation Into Attorney General’s Office

The Iowa House Government Oversight Committee, announced an investigation into the Crime Victim Assistance Division of Attorney General Tom Miller’s office.

Iowa General Assembly Cost of Sponsored Legislation

The second session of the 85th Legislative Assembly has come to a…