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Terry Branstad

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Who Killed the Iowa Straw Poll?

There are several factors that played a part in the cancellation of the iconic Iowa Straw Poll that has been a part of the Iowa Caucus since 1979.

Branstad Announces Location Expansion for Driver License Kiosks

Twenty four locations including libraries, Hy-Vee stores, and a Kum & Go around Iowa now house Motor Vehicle self-service kiosks for driver license renewals.

Live Blog: Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

Shane Vander Hart will live blog U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s inaugural Roast and Ride from the Central Iowa Expo outside of Boone, IA.

Iowa General Assembly Closes 2015 Legislative Session

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Speaker Kraig Paulsen, House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer and Senate Minority Leader Bill Dix reflect on the 2015 session.

Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Bill Clears Iowa Legislature

The Iowa House and Senate passed language requiring an ultrasound is complete and a mother is given an opportunity to view it prior to an abortion.

Iowa Officials and 2016 Candidates to Speak at Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

JONI PAC announced that Iowa officials will join declared and potential presidential candidates at Roast and Ride at Central Iowa Expo in Boone on June 6th.

National Homeschooling Group Actively Opposes Iowa’s Anti-Bullying Bill

The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) announced on Friday that it opposed SF 345 the anti-bullying bill still active in the Iowa House.

Holding Local Schools Hostage

Schools need to know what the amount of State Supplemental Aid so they can budget and schools need to know the start date so they can plan their calendars.

Branstad’s Private Blackberry

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s use of a private smartphone for reading news and his schedule is not equivalent to conducting state business on it.

Brad Buck to Leave the Iowa Department of Education

Brad Buck, director of the Iowa Department of Education, was selected as Cedar Rapids Community School District’s next Superintendent starting July 1st.

Iowa House and Senate in Conflict Over School Start Date

A non-partisan conflict between the Iowa House of Representatives and Iowa Senate over the future of the school start date has made some strange allies.

Political Maneuvering in Iowa House to Push Gas Tax Increase

Speaker of the Iowa House Kraig Paulsen has changed up the make up of the House Ways and Means Committee to pave the way for a gas tax increase.

14 Problems with Branstad’s Broadband Bill

A telecommunications expert discusses 14 problems found in HSB 104 and SSB 1146, the broadbill expansion bill proposed by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad.

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.

Balanced Budget Amendment Key for Long Term Prosperity

While the 99% limitation sounds good in principle, it has flaws that could be fixed by passing a Balanced Budget amendment to our state constitution.

Madison County Republicans Pass Anti Gas Tax Increase Resolution

The Madison County Republican Party Central Committee voted unanimously on a resolution calling for an alternative to raising the gas tax in Iowa.