Two Cruel Iowa Senate Bills Sucker Punch Working People Again
Guest post from Matt Chapman on the workers compensation and minimum wage preemption bills that passed the Iowa Senate this week. At this point I... Read more.
From Surplus To Deficit: Branstad And Reynolds’ Sad Legacy
A mere four years ago, Iowa’s budget sat at a healthy $927 million surplus. Fiscal Year 2013 saw the state in a very strong budgetary position. Now?... Read more.
Climate Justice Unity March Coming In April
The People’s Climate Movement is gaining momentum for what should be a landmark day of action on April 29, marking the 100th day of the... Read more.
Where Are They Now: Recent Iowa Political Hires Round-Up
In the world of Iowa politics, people move around from job to job a lot. This is especially so in the months after an election,... Read more.
Does Iowa GOP Think Miscarriages Should Be Brought To Term?
A very bizarre moment occurred during last night’s committee hearing over Iowa House Republicans’ 20-week abortion ban. Republican Representative Sh... Read more.
What Mike Carberry Could Bring To A Gubernatorial Race
Mike Carberry, a Johnson County Supervisor, said in a recent interview he was considering beginning an exploratory committee in a run for Governor. That admissi... Read more.
You Did This: Democrats Pumped After Big Win On Obamacare
Democrats and their grassroots supporters’ victory at blocking the Republicans’ Obamacare repeal provides a much-needed boost to morale. Since the election,... Read more.
Omaha, Please Elect Richie Rich So Des Moines Can Get An NFL Team
In the race to be the next economic powerhouse city of the Midwest, the future winner will be crowned by one decisive factor: whether Omaha or... Read more.
The State Of Iowa Democrats’ Gubernatorial Primary
After some quiet early months following the 2016 elections, the Democratic field to take on Kim Reynolds (or maybe Ron Corbett) is quickly taking shape.... Read more.
Oops: Group Runs Ad Thanking David Young For Vote That Didn’t Happen
Central Iowa viewers watching the NCAA tournament last night may have been a wee bit confused when they saw a TV ad congratulating David Young... Read more.