by Luke Martz | Nov 9, 2021 | Campaigns, Opinion
It seems the members of Iowa’s press corps are quick to give Congressional Candidate Liz Mathis a pass. Last week, The Washington Free Beacon ran a story about Liz’s husband, Mark, and his social media posts, “comparing American Christians to Islamic terrorists,...
by Luke Martz | Nov 3, 2021 | Campaigns, Opinion, Party Politics
The 2021 general election is one that we won’t soon forget. There is a new Republican governor of Virginia. First-time political candidate Glenn Youngkin defeated former governor and longtime Democratic operative and fundraiser Terry McAuliffe. The election...
by John Hendrickson | Oct 29, 2021 | Opinion, Policy, Taxation
Governor Kim Reynolds and the legislature will have an opportunity to enact significant tax reform in 2022. Iowa’s fiscal house is in strong condition with a $1.24 billion surplus and the recent Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) projections show strong revenue...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Oct 29, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, this coming winter could be one of the longest and coldest we’ve seen in years. But that’s not the only thought that should send a chill down Iowans’ spines. While temperatures are dropping, energy prices are expected to be much,...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Oct 22, 2021 | Opinion
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness of the most diagnosed form of cancer in women. It is estimated that over 300,000 cases of both invasive and noninvasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year. Currently,...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Oct 22, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
Serving our nation in uniform was one of the greatest honors of my life. It left me with countless experiences, lifelong friends, and lessons that I carry with me every day. It also provided me with a deep appreciation and understanding for the unique challenges our...
