Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 1-13-16 (Guest: Chris Hagenow)

Shane Vander Hart and Ron Carlson discuss the Democrat debate and talk to Iowa House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow on CT Radio on the Truth Network 99.3 FM.

Terry Branstad’s Anti-Endorsement of Ted Cruz

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad told reporters at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit wants U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to be defeated.

2016 Midwest March for Life (Video and Photos)

Hundreds braved the cold to march on behalf of the unborn in Des Moines, Iowa for the 4th annual Midwest March for Life at the Iowa State Capitol Building.

Branstad’s Uninspiring 2016 Condition of the State Address

Shane Vander Hart: Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s 2016 Condition of the State address lived up to expectations. It was milquetoast and uninspiring.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s 2016 Condition of the State Address

Read the transcript of Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s 2016 Condition of the State address given before a joint session of the Iowa Legislature on 1/12/16.

Civility, Charity and Politics

Christians are to demonstrate civility and exercise charity even in the political realm, especially with those whom we disagree to maintain credibility.

Branstad Becomes Longest Serving Governor in U.S. History

Today Iowa Governor Terry Branstad became the longest serving governor in U.S. History having served 20 years, 11 months and three days.

Branstad Joins Call for Suspension of Syrian Refugee Resettlement

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad today joined twenty-seven other governors to call for a suspension of the Syrian Refugee Resettlement program.

Branstad Orders a Halt to Syrian Refugee Resettlements in Iowa

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad calls for improved intelligence community review of Syrian refugee resettlement process to ensure Iowans are protected.

Steve King Is Making an Iowa Caucus Announcement

Congressman Steve King (R-IA) will be making a major Iowa Caucus announcement on Monday morning which is most likely an endorsement of Ted Cruz.

Branstad on the Wrong Side of Another Issue – Eminent Domain

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says eminent domain could and should be used to allow a oil pipeline that will go through the state knocking property rights.

Craig Johnson Announces Challenge for Iowa Senate District 32 Seat

An Independence Citizen of the Year and Heartland Acres Executive Director, Craig Johnson, announced his run for the Iowa Senate in Senate District 32.

Branstad Doubles Down on Not Defunding Planned Parenthood

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad reiterates that he does not have legal authority to defund Planned Parenthood despite evidence and reasoning to the contrary.

Terry Branstad Refuses to Defund Planned Parenthood

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said that he does not have the legal authority to defund Planned Parenthood, but can use his pen to prevent bullying.

Terry Branstad Bypasses Iowa Legislature to Prevent Bullying

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad issues executive order 86 addressing bullying prevention that does much of what SF 345 would have done if it passed.

Terry Branstad Under Pressure to Defund Planned Parenthood

The FAMiLY Leader Foundation launched a campaign calling on Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to honor a campaign pledge to defund Planned Parenthood.