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Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-27-15 (Guest: Matt Windschitl)

This week on the Truth Network 99.3 FM, we talk to State Rep. Matt Windschitl about five gun bills that passed the Iowa House, plus the CNN/Telemundo Debate.

Democrats Go Wild Over Gun Bills Debated in Iowa House

Kelvey Vander Hart: Iowa House Democrats appear to lose all ability to debate civilly when it comes to gun rights protected by the Constitution.

Taking Viagra and Getting an Abortion Are Not the Same Thing

Shane Vander Hart: Iowa State Representative Mary Mascher (D-Iowa City) doesn’t acknowledge the difference between taking viagra and getting an abortion.

Life at Conception Bill Filed in the Iowa House

HF 2142, a bill that would protect the unborn at the moment of conception introduced into the Iowa House, must be passed out of committee this week.

Bill Banning Sale or Research on Unborn Infant Remains Advances in Iowa House

A bill that bans the sale and experimentation on unborn infant remains advanced out of an Iowa House subcommittee on Tuesday.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 1-13-16 (Guest: Chris Hagenow)

Shane Vander Hart and Ron Carlson discuss the Democrat debate and talk to Iowa House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow on CT Radio on the Truth Network 99.3 FM.

Stanerson Will Not Seek Reelection to Iowa House

State Representative Quentin Stanerson (R-Center Point) announced that he will not seek re-election to the Iowa House in 2016 in House District 95.

Branstad Doubles Down on Not Defunding Planned Parenthood

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad reiterates that he does not have legal authority to defund Planned Parenthood despite evidence and reasoning to the contrary.

Terry Branstad Bypasses Iowa Legislature to Prevent Bullying

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad issues executive order 86 addressing bullying prevention that does much of what SF 345 would have done if it passed.

Pat Grassley Named Iowa House Appropriations Chair

State Representative Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) was selected as the new House Appropriations Chairman by Speaker-Select Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake).

Soderberg Resigns, Branstad Sets Special Election for November 3

Gov. Branstad directed a special election in Iowa House District 5 to be held on 11/3/15 following the resignation of State Rep. Chuck Soderberg (R-LeMars).

Linda Upmeyer Selected as Next Speaker of the Iowa House

State Representative Linda Upmeyer was selected as the next Speaker of the Iowa House. State Representative Chris Hagenow elected as House Majority Leader.

Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Bill Clears Iowa Legislature

The Iowa House and Senate passed language requiring an ultrasound is complete and a mother is given an opportunity to view it prior to an abortion.

Iowa House Votes to Legalize Fireworks

The Iowa House of Representatives passed HF 614, on a 53-43 vote, that legalizes fireworks starting on December 1, 2015 should the bill become law.

ParentalRights.org Opposes Iowa’s Anti-Bullying Bill

ParentalRights.org ask Iowa State Representatives to oppose SF 345, the anti-bullying bill, that is potentially harmful to Iowa’s homeschooling families.

National Homeschooling Group Actively Opposes Iowa’s Anti-Bullying Bill

The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) announced on Friday that it opposed SF 345 the anti-bullying bill still active in the Iowa House.