Five Legislative Priorities for the Iowa Senate Republicans Iowa Senate Republicans prioritized five bills in 2017 that are consistent with their push for fiscal responsibility and smaller government. Caffeinated ThoughtsJanuary 13, 20172 minute read
Rick Perry Talks Red State Polices, Immigration at Altoona Business Roundtable Texas Governor Rick Perry discussed immigration, the border crisis, and economic red state policies at a business roundtable meeting in Altoona, IA. Shane Vander HartAugust 12, 20143 minute read
Bruce Braley Goes to San Francisco to Fundraise Congressman Bruce Braley (D-IA) goes to San Francisco to hobnob with Nancy Pelosi and to fundraise among his fellow trail lawyers. Caffeinated ThoughtsJuly 25, 20132 minute read
Branstad’s Condition of the State: The Good, The Bad and The Omitted Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s Condition of the State address contained some good ideas,but it hardly outlined the bold agenda that is has been touted as. Shane Vander HartJanuary 17, 20134 minute read
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad Delivers His 2013 Condition of the State Address Iowa Governor Terry Branstad highlighted property tax relief, improving education and the quality of life in his 2013 Condition of the State address. Shane Vander HartJanuary 15, 201320 minute read
HarryCare: Increased Taxes & Subsidized Abortions Among Other Problems I’ve already written that the health care reform bill that Senator Harry… Shane Vander HartNovember 21, 20093 minute read
More Reaction to Obama’s Speech Last Night Additional reaction to Obama’s speech last night on healthcare to Congress. Dan… Shane Vander HartSeptember 10, 20094 minute read
Tort Reform Needed to Reform Health Care I’ve been saying this in comments and in conversation that the current… Shane Vander HartAugust 21, 20092 minute read