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Education Reform in Iowa Goes to Legislature Conference Committee

Conflicting education reform bills are being discussed in a joint Iowa House and Senate Conference Committee to iron out differences.

The Iowa House Bullying Bill Has Been Amended

The bullying bill that was introduced to the full Iowa House this week has been amended from the original and reasonably restricts a school’s authority.

Bullying Bill Advances in Iowa House

The bullying bill, HSB 196, passed out of the Iowa House Education committee allowing it to survive funnel week. Amendments for the bill are planned.

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.

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 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.

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…

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.

Iowa House Republicans: Let’s Oppose the Common Core!

Iowa unlike most of its neighbors is not fighting the Common Core. Where is the opposition from Iowa House Republicans?

Jason Glass, SBAC Assessments and Moving Forward

Jason Glass, Iowa Education Chief, takes issue with Shane’s last post on the Iowa House ed bill. Shane addresses how to deal with SBAC assessments.

Education Reform Debate in Iowa House Liveblog

Governor Terry Branstad’s education reform bill is being debated in the Iowa House. Follow the liveblog and refresh for updates.

The Iowa Democratic Party is the Gay Marriage Party

Republican Party of Iowa Chair A.J. Spiker was simply stating facts when he said that the Iowa Democratic Party is the gay marriage party during Iowa Press.

Iowa House Tackling Property Tax Reform

Over the last ten years the Iowa Legislature has failed to accomplish property tax reform. In the Iowa House we are exploring several workable options.

Watching Education Reform at the Iowa Statehouse

How are non-public schools impacted by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s education reform bill and what is being done on school choice at the Iowa Statehouse.