Republicans Seek to Reform Iowa’s Collective Bargaining Law

Governor Terry Branstad and Iowa Senate and House Republicans seek to reform the state’s collective bargaining law that has not been reviewed since 1974.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad Gives Last Condition of State Address

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad outlined his 2-year-budget that defunds abortion providers, called for increased K-12 spending, and collective bargaining reform.

Lykam’s Special Election Win Requires Another

State Representative Jim Lykam’s win in the Iowa Senate District 45 special election requires a special election to fill his seat in Iowa House District 89 on January 31, 2017.

Kim Reynolds Has $1.1 Million in the Bank

Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds’ campaign committee announced over the last two years they raised $1.1 million for her gubernatorial race.

Iowa’s 2018 Gubernatorial Race Will Have a Contested Republican Primary

The 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial Race will likely include a contested GOP primary between soon-to-be Governor Kim Reynolds and Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett.

Iowa Legislative Leaders: Sluggish Revenue Growth Requires Reform

The decline in the revenue estimate triggered concerns about the overall state budget from Iowa Legislative leaders heading into a new session.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 12-10-16 (Calvinism & Southern Baptist Convention)

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers discuss the debate within the Southern Baptist Convention over Calvinism with Noah Braymen of Redeemer Baptist Church.

Kim Reynolds Is Ready to Lead

Shane Vander Hart: Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will step into the Governor’s office with competency and experience. She is ready to lead the state of Iowa.

Iowa Republicans Praise Trump’s Pick of Branstad for Ambassador to China

Several prominent Iowa Republicans praised President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as U.S. Ambassador to China.

Terry Branstad Is An Excellent Choice for Ambassador to China

Shane Vander Hart gives seven reasons why President-elect Donald Trump made a good choice appointing Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to be Ambassador to China.

The 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial Race – Three Questions

Shane Vander Hart explores four unanswered questions about the 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial Race with the primary question being what will Terry Branstad do?

Branstad Names Mark Lowe as Interim Director of the Iowa DOT

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad named Mark Lowe the Interim Director of the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) replacing Paul Trombino who resigned.

Eight Action Items for the Iowa Legislature

Shane Vander Hart shares his wish list for the new Republican Iowa Legislature when they are sworn in and gavel in for a new session this upcoming January.

Branstad, Reynolds Stump for Zach Nunn

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds campaigned for Iowa State Representative Zach Nunn (R-Boundrant) at Sugar Shack in Altoona.

Iowa Senate District 45 Special Election Set Following Joe Seng’s Death

Gov. Terry Branstad declared a special election for Iowa Senate District 45 on 12/27/16, following the recent death of State Senator Joe Seng (D-Davenport).

Who Is the Most (and Least) Popular Governor?

Morning Consult’s 2016 list of Governor’s approval rating found Governor Dennis Daugaard (R-South Dakota) is the nation’s most popular governor.