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Iowa Senate Republican Leader Bill Dix Gives Closing Remarks

Iowa Senate Republican Leader Bill Dix (R-Shell Rock) last night offered closing remarks on the first session of the 85th Iowa General Assembly.

Property Tax Relief Passes in Iowa Statehouse

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

Iowa Legislature Approves Landmark Home Education Legislation

The Iowa Legislature approved home education measures within a education reform bill that will make Iowa one of the best states to home school.

End Taxpayer Funding of Abortion in Iowa

It still isn’t too late for the Iowa Legislature to end the taxpayer funding of abortion as it is being negotiated in a conference committee.

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.

Vander Plaats Calls for Iowa Senate Re-Vote for Regents Nominee

Bob Vander Plaats of the The FAMiLY LEADER called on the Iowa Senate to have a re-vote to confirm Robert Cramer to the Iowa Board of Regents.

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.

Iowa Senate Should Confirm All Iowa Board of Regents Nominees

Governor Terry Branstad appointed Craig Lang, Robert Cramer and Dr. Subhash Subhai to the Iowa Board of Regents who the Iowa Senate should confirm soon.

Increase in Education Spending Will Not Increase Student Performance

Iowa Senate Democrats passed an education reform bill that increases spending, but provides no accountability for the Iowa Department of Education.

Iowa Senate Democrats Drive Toward Bankruptcy with Medicaid Expansion Vote

Iowa Senate Democrats in their vote for Medicaid expansion are setting up Iowa for bankruptcy as they chase “free” Federal money that is sure to disappear.

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.

Ease the Burden of Unfunded Mandates

When the state of Iowa passes unfunded mandates onto counties and municipalities, the Iowa taxpayer is the one left holding the bill.

Improving Government Transparency in Iowa Senate

In the Iowa Senate legislation was filed last week that took a…

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 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.