Biden Launches ‘American Climate Corps’ Program to Create 20,000 JobsPosted September 20th, 2023 at 4:51pm by Isabel Soisson Climate activists rally in front of the White House at Lafayette Square to demand that President Joe Biden declare a climate emergency and move the country rapidly away from fossil fuels, July 4, 2023, in Washington. After being thwarted by Congress, Biden will use his executive authority to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps that will serve as a major green jobs training program. (AP Photo/Yuri Gripas, File) Full story →
Iowa groups back $16 billion bill extending child care supportPosted September 19th, 2023 at 10:50am by Nikoel Hytrek Canva Full story →
Mike Pence Vows To Defund Gender-Affirming Care ProvidersPosted September 16th, 2023 at 8:10pm by Ty Rushing Faith & Freedom Coalition Ralph Reed and Vice President Mike Pence share the stage in Des Moines on Friday, Sept. 16. Photo by Ty Rushing Full story →
DeSantis Backs Senator Who Is Blocking Military PromotionsPosted September 16th, 2023 at 7:39pm by Ty Rushing Ron DeSantis official campaign photo, US Sen. Tommy Tuberville official Senate photo Full story →
No Evidence of Wrongdoing—So Why Are Republicans Trying to Impeach Biden?Posted September 15th, 2023 at 10:57am by Keya Vakil Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., talks to reporters about avoiding a government shutdown and launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, following a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Full story →
The Iowa Caucus Is Trump’s To Lose, New Poll ShowsPosted September 14th, 2023 at 11:24am by Ty Rushing Former President Donald Trump holds a spatula with a hamburger on it as he works the grill during a stop at the Alpha Gamma Rho, agricultural fraternity, at Iowa State University before an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Full story →
Here’s What Rural Leaders Say Their Communities NeedPosted September 13th, 2023 at 4:51pm by Isabel Soisson A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future. (Photo via Shutterstock) Full story →
Rep. Zach Nunn Introduces Bill To Combat Youth SuicidePosted September 12th, 2023 at 2:48pm by Ty Rushing Rep. Zach Nunn speak at YSS in Des Moines after announcing a new bill to combat youth suicide. Photo by Ty Rushing/Starting Line Full story →
Trump Wants to Cut Corporate Taxes AgainPosted September 12th, 2023 at 10:19am by Keya Vakil Former President Donald Trump visits the Alpha Gamma Rho, agricultural fraternity, at Iowa State University before an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Full story →
Rob Sand: I Had A Fairly Good Time At The Iowa State FairPosted September 7th, 2023 at 11:03am by Guest Post The Iowa State Fair Butter Cow and Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand. Photo submitted Full story →