Democratic Candidates: Iowa Mental Health Care in ‘Crisis’
Iowa has a crisis for mental health care. That was the consensus of three Democratic candidates for statewide office. Thursday evening the National Association ... Read more.
Franken: Grassley Needs to Denounce ‘Big Lie,’ Commit To Investigations
Today marks the grim anniversary of rioters storming the United States Capitol to halt the democratic tradition of counting electoral votes and a peaceful trans... Read more.
Ras Smith on his Campaign Exit and the Future of Iowa Democrats
Though he ended his campaign for governor Wednesday morning, Rep. Ras Smith, is ready to jump feet-first into the start of the legislative session next... Read more.
Axne and Mayors Plan how to get the Most out of Infrastructure Bill
Wednesday morning, Rep. Cindy Axne met with mayors in and around the Des Moines metro to discuss how to get more bang for their buck... Read more.
Biden to Crack Down on Meatpacking Industry Price-Gouging, Monopolies
The Biden Administration recently announced moves to break up consolidation in the meatpacking industry and bring meat prices back under control. Monday, the Bi... Read more.
What’s Actually Getting Done About Supply Chain Problems
Despite continued, loud criticism coming from Iowa conservatives, the supply chain problems created by the pandemic in the U.S. are starting to ease. Most exper... Read more.
Hytrek: My Favorite Stories I Wrote in 2021
With 2021 coming to a close, the Starting Line team is taking a look back at some of our favorite stories and accomplishments from this... Read more.
Hytrek: Hey Joni, Christmas Isn’t Only About Presents
According to Sen. Joni Ernst throughout the past two months, Christmas this year has been ruined. #Bidenomics is causing Iowans’ Christmas gifts to be: ❌... Read more.
GOP Quickly Shoots Down Senate Dems Legal Marijuana Proposal
Support for legalized marijuana is only getting higher in Iowa as Democratic legislators want to give voters the chance to make it happen. Iowa Senate... Read more.
Axne’s Infrastructure Vote Boosts Iowa’s Manufacturing Economy, Jobs
When the infrastructure bill passed the House of Representatives in November, it did so with only one House vote from Iowa: Rep. Cindy Axne (D).... Read more.