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Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 3-12-16 (Guest: Jack Whitver)

State Senator Jack Whitver (R-Ankeny) talks to Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers this week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio on the Truth Network 99.3 FM.

A Victory for Iowa Taxpayers

Jason Schultz: Iowa Senate Democrats and Governor Terry Branstad finally agreed to join Iowa House and Senate Republicans to allow coupling.

Charles Schneider Announces Re-Election Bid

State Sen. Charles Schneider (R-West Des Moines) filed nomination papers with the Secretary of State’s office today to run for reelection in the Iowa Senate.

Feenstra: Senate Democrats Criticizes Iowa Small Business Owners, Farmers

State Senator Randy Feenstra said Iowa Senate Democrats fail farmers and small business owners by not coupling with federal tax depreciation changes.

Is Doctor Prescribed Suicide Coming to Iowa?

With the doctor prescribed suicide bill filed in the Iowa Senate, be prepared with a reply when the assisted suicide advocates speak their slogans.

Iowa General Assembly Gavels In 2016 Session

The 86th Iowa General Assembly gaveled in for the 2016 legislative session. Iowa House and Senate Leadership expressed their goals during opening remarks.

Dan Dawson Announces Iowa Senate District 8 Challenge

Dan Dawson announced will run against Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal for the Iowa Senate District 8 seat.

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.

Rene Gadelha Announces Iowa Senate District 34 Bid

Linn-Mar School Board Director Rene Gadelha announced for Iowa Senate District 34, which includes the cities of Marion, Robins, Hiawatha, Ely, and Bertram.

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 Senate Democrats Insert Anti-Bullying Language Into Budget Bill

The Iowa Senate passed their appropriations standings bill, SF 510, yesterday. In section XX you’ll find anti-bullying language which was allowed to remain.

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.

Bipartisan Group Plans Religious Freedom Forum at Iowa State Capitol

A bipartisan group of state senators is working together to sponsor an informal forum in support of religious freedom on April 13th at 11:30a in the Rotunda.

Ken Rozeboom: Listen to the Heartbeat of the Unborn Baby

State Senator Ken Rozeboom (R-Oskaloosa) called on Democrats to support HF 527 an ultrasound bill that has the ability to save the lives of the preborn.

Iowa Code – 10,909 Pages and Growing

Jack Whitver: All Iowans would benefit if we limited lawmaking to only the truly important things instead of legislating what should be common sense.