by Caleb Lillquist | Jan 19, 2022 | State Government, State Politics
Secretary of Iowa Paul Pate has introduced a new state initiative to combat human and sex trafficking within Iowa. In conjunction with Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking, the statewide alliance will enable Iowa businesses from all communities to take the necessary...
by State Senator Zach Nunn | Jan 14, 2022 | Legislature, State Government, State Politics
A new year is upon us, and with that comes the 2022 legislative session. We are proud of our citizens who have shown extreme resiliency in facing down the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. You should be proud too. Where many other states in the nation have faltered,...
by Caleb Lillquist | Jan 12, 2022 | Campaigns, Governor, State Government
As the zealous applause from the Iowan legislature echoed throughout the chamber, such praise reverberated throughout Des Moines to other people than the legislators. In West Des Moines, those other people consisted of Local Grassroot Republicans in Des Moines, who...
by John Hendrickson | Jan 12, 2022 | Governor, Opinion, State Government, Taxation
Governor Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address outlined a bold, conservative, and pro-growth policy agenda that places Iowa taxpayers and families first. Opportunity was a major theme of the Governor’s address, and she also acknowledged the “Iowa nice”...
by Luke Martz | Dec 23, 2021 | State Government
Don’t look now but once again the Iowa Press Corp is looking the other way as Gov. Reynolds’ balanced approach to the pandemic continues to deliver benefits for Iowans. Last night, in an interview with ABC News, President Biden talked about his administration’s plan...
by Luke Martz | Dec 15, 2021 | Campaigns, State Government, State Politics
Many Republican officials around the state have been receiving calls from former General Counsel to Governor Branstad, Brenna Bird. Bird appears to be preparing to announce her run for Attorney General early in the new year. Bird wouldn’t confirm her plans but...