Religious Freedom Restoration Act Advances in Iowa Senate

Iowa’s version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) survived the first funnel week of the 2018 legislative session. SSB 3171, sponsored by State Senator Julian Garrett (R-Indianola) was passed out of the Iowa Senate Local Government Committee by a 7 to 4 vote.

Life At Conception Bill Filed in the Iowa House

State Representative Greg Heartsill (R-Chariton) introduced HF 279, a life at conception bill, into the Iowa House of Representatives, that is co-sponored by 22 lawmakers.

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.

Scott Walker Announces His Campaign’s Iowa Team

Gov. Scott Walker announced the first 65 members of his presidential campaign’s Iowa leadership team which include 1/3 of the Iowa Senate Republicans.

Branstad on Gas Tax Hike: Timing Is Right

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said that the timing is right for a gas tax hike while legislators consider transportation infrastructure funding options.

Iowa Legislators Push to End School Start Date Limitation

A bipartisan sponsored bill, House File 13, was introduced in the Iowa House that would eliminate the limitation on when schools could start school.

Iowa State Legislators Share Their Goals for Session

Several Iowa State Legislators share with Caffeinated Thoughts their goals for the 2015 legislative session for the 86th Iowa General Assembly.

Branstad, Ernst and Young Stump in Ankeny

Terry Branstad, Kim Reynolds, Joni Ernst, David Young, Reince Priebus, & Mary Mosiman were present s campaign event held at AgriVision in Ankeny, IA.

Webcam Abortion Ban Advances in Iowa House

(Des Moines, IA) The webcam abortion ban bill, HF 2073, introduced by…

Common Core Debate Comes to the Iowa House

(Des Moines, IA) State Representative Tedd Gassman (R-Scarville) introduced two bills that…

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.

John Landon Wins Iowa House District 37 Special Nominating Convention

DES MOINES, Iowa– The Republican Party of Iowa announced today that John Landon…