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Confidentiality Agreements Take Center Stage

Confidential settlement agreements with former state employees continue to be discussed in…

Iowa Legislature Finishes First Funnel Week

This week was the first of two funnel weeks at the Capitol.…

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-8-14

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio: President Obama – IRS, Benghazi??? Nothing to see here. What’s going on with the Republican Party of Iowa & more.

Iowa Gov. Branstad Pushes Helping Vets in Condition of the State

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad unveiled an agenda to help veterans in his Condition of the State address that received bipartisan approval.

Iowans for Tax Relief: Four Pro-Taxpayer Priorities for Iowa Legislature

The new year has been rung in and a new Legislative session…

Iowans Want School Choice!

Options are a good thing.  An important part of the capitalist society…

What Does the Property Tax Reform Mean to You?

Property tax reform has been a very hot topic during the last…

Should States Lower Blood Alcohol Content to Determine Drunk Driving?

Should state legislatures lower the blood alcohol content levels from .08 to .05 in order to reduce alcohol-related crashes?

Iowa Homeschooling Law Changes Brings Out Liberal Ignorance

Liberals protesting the changes made in Iowa homeschooling law put their ignorance of and ideology against home education on full display.

Iowa Puts Common Core Assessments on Hold

The Iowa Legislature removed Smarter Balanced Assessments from education reform bill and paused any Common Core Assessments until 2016-17 school year.

Property Tax Relief Passes in Iowa Statehouse

The Iowa Senate passed the largest property tax cut in Iowa history yesterday afternoon.

Common Sense Solution to Voter Fraud

Voter ID is a common sense way that would help prevent voter fraud in Iowa something Iowa Senate Democrats must not be concerned about.

Ten Reasons Why Iowa Should Allow Parent-Taught Drivers Education

The Des Moines Register balks at the idea of Parent-Taught drivers education that is being debated in conference, here are 10 reasons why it is a good idea.

Just Say NO to Keep Saying NO to Medicaid Expansion

The Iowa Legislature and Governor Terry Branstad must say NO and keep saying NO to federal health care exchanges and Medicaid expansion.

Financial Literacy is Important for Legislators Too!

Many state legislators want to pass financial literacy requirements for students, but it is evident by some of their fiscal decisions they need it as well.

Iowa State Employees Still Pay Nothing for Health Insurance

While the Iowa State employees arbitration saves some money they still don’t have to pay anything toward their health insurance unlike the private sector.