Breaking: Vote on Protect Life Amendment Delayed in Iowa House
Caffeinated Thoughts learned that the debate and vote on the Protect Life Amendment in the Iowa House is delayed due to some internal Republican debate.
Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Ban Advances in Iowa House, Survives Funnel
The Iowa House Human Resources Committee passed the fetal heartbeat abortion ban by a 12 to 9 vote just before the second funnel deadline of the 2018 legislative session.
Shane Vander Hart: While in principle, it is moral and just for the government to execute those convicted of heinous crimes, there are plenty of good reasons why Iowa should not reinstitute the death penalty after 52 years.
Is There Really a Wage Disparity Between Men and Women?
Kelvey Vander Hart: Do not simply choke down a lie that claims women are oppressed and unequal in the workforce based on broad and misleading statistics.
Iowa House Democrats File Anti-Homeschooling Measure
State Representative Sharon Steckman (D-Mason City) filed HF 214 that would repeal Independent Private Instruction enacted in 2013 in a legislative bargain.
Doctor Prescribed Suicide Bill Filed By Iowa House Democrats
Eight Iowa House Democrats filed HF 65 entitled the “Iowa Death with Dignity Act.” Prolife activists have another term for it – doctor prescribed suicide.