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Terry Branstad

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Branstad Confirmed as Ambassador to China

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to China late Monday afternoon by the U.S. Senate on an 82 to 13 bipartisan vote.

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland to Close Four Clincs

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland announced today that due to the loss of most of their state funding they would be closing four clinics in Iowa.

Carol Forristall Seeks Late Husband’s Seat in Iowa House District 22

Carol Forristall announced that she will run in a special election in Iowa House District 22 on June 27 to fill the seat left vacant by her husband’s death.

Iowa State Representative Greg Forristall Dies After Battle With Cancer

Iowa State Representative Greg Forristall (R-Macedonia), representing Iowa House District 22, died Wednesday afternoon after a battle with cancer.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Branstad’s Nomination

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador to China setting up a full Senate vote.

GOP Attorneys General Target Miller for Politicizing Gubernatorial Succession

The Republican Attorneys General Association accuse Attorney General Tom Miller of playing politics with Iowa’s gubernatorial succession in an ad campaign.

Iowa Becomes 20th State to Enact Five Month Abortion Ban

Compassionate, popular policy unifies pro-life Republicans in Iowa and nationwide while Democrats fight over an extreme pro-abortion platform.

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland & ACLU Missed the Memo

Jenifer Bowen: Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and the ACLU missed the memo sent last November when pro-abortion Iowa Senators lost their majority.

Partisan Politics at Play in Iowa Gubernatorial Transition Debate

Shane Vander Hart: Partisan politics is the only thing that can explain Attorney General Tom Miller change of mind about Kim Reynolds’ ability to appoint a new Lt. Governor.

Sine Die! The Iowa Legislature Concludes 2017 Session

The Iowa Legislature wrapped up their 2017 session, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Republican leadership reflect on the year.

14 Democrats Vote Against Ban on Monitoring Devices in Public Restrooms

14 Iowa House Democrats voted against a ban on monitoring devices in public restrooms and locker rooms in public schools, libraries, and government offices.

(Video) Hundreds Rally for Life at the Iowa Capitol

Hundreds of pro-life activists descended upon the Iowa Capitol on Thursday for a rally to hear from a line-up of pro-life elected officials and leaders.

Is Collective Bargaining a Constitutional Right?

John Hendrickson: Based on the opinion of the Wisconsin State Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals collective bargaining is not a right.

Iowa Faces $131 Million Budget Shortfall

The Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference announced that their estimate of the State General Fund receipts shows a $131 million budget shortfall in FY 2017.

(Video) Kim Reynolds at Westside Conservatives Club

Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds filled the meeting room at the Machine Shed Restaurant for the Westside Conservatives Club on Wednesday morning.

Moving Legislation To Grow The Economy, Jobs

Jack Whitver: SF 1 requires a jobs impact statement be provided by a state agency when it proposes a new rule for the Administrative Rules Committee to consider.