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Terry Branstad

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Branstad-Reynolds Announce Inauguration Details

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds announced the details for the 2015 Inauguration on January 16, 2015 in Des Moines.

Three Things Iowa Can Do Instead of Increasing Gas Tax

Iowans for Tax Relief gives three pro-taxpayer tasks that Governor Terry Branstad and the Iowa Legislatures should do instead of raising the gas tax.

Branstad Sets Iowa House District 4 Special Election

Gov. Terry Branstad orders a special election to be held on Jan. 6, 2015, for Iowa House District 4, following the passing of State Rep. Dwayne Alons.

Johnson County Republicans to Branstad: No Gas Tax Increase

Johnson County Republicans called Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad to set aside the allocation formula and prioritize road repairs in lieu of increasing gas tax.

Ernst Resigns Iowa Senate Seat, Special Election Called

U.S. Senator-Elect Joni Ernst resigned her Iowa Senate Seat, Governor Terry Branstad ordered a special election in Senate District 12 for December 30, 2014

Iowa State Rep. Dwayne Alons Loses Battle with Cancer

State Representative Dwayne Alons (R-Hull) who served Iowa House District 4 lost his battle with cancer Saturday night. He was 68-years-old.

David Young Appointed to House Appropriations Committee

Congressman-Elect David Young yesterday was appointed to the United States House of Representatives’ Appropriations Committee for the 114th Congress.

Caffeinated Thought of the Day: No Gas Tax Increase

Shane Vander Hart: Iowans don’t need to pay more at the pump, Iowa needs to instead cut spending in order to pay for roads with existing revenue.

The Iowa Senate: Where the Republican Wave Stopped

The Republican wave didn’t make it to the Iowa Senate leaving Democrats in the majority due to difficult races and winning the chamber not being a priority.

Iowa’s Assessment Task Force Picks Smarter Balanced

Iowa’s Assessment Task Force recommended that the Smarter Balanced Assessment replace the Iowa Assessment for Iowa students by the 2016-2017 school year.

Joni Ernst and Rod Blum Ride Republican Wave

Iowa Republicans experienced a wave with Joni Ernst and Rod Blum winning their races, but that did not translate into winning back the Iowa Senate.

The Effects of the Iowa Legislature

It is important for citizens to monitor what your elected officials are up to and remind them that they represent YOU and not their own interests!

Chris Christie Stumps for Branstad, Iowa Republicans at Birthday Bash

Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) headlined Iowa Gov. Terry Branstadā€™s annual Birthday Bash held on October 25, 2014 in Clive, IA to honor the 5-term governor.

Michael Reagan to Iowa GOP: Expand Your Base

Michael Reagan spoke at the Iowa GOP Reagan Dinner in Des Moines and encourage Republicans and Conservatives to find ways to expand their message.

Narcisse: I’m Not a Borg, Branstad Supporter or Anti-Hieb

Jonathan Narcisse, Iowa Party candidate for Governor, responds to an op/ed submitted by Lee Hieb, MD, the Libertarian Party candidate for Iowa Governor.

Mitt Romney Stumps for Joni Ernst in West Des Moines

Former Governor and 2012 GOP Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney visited West Des Moines, IA to stump for State Senator Joni Ernst’s U.S. Senate campaign.