by Guest Post | Feb 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
Yesterday a piece of legislation that would have reinstated the death penalty in Iowa advance after an initial hearing, but it appears to be dead for this session with a lack of support from key Republican committee members. Des Moines attorney John McCormally passed...
by Rick Smith | Feb 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
President Trump’s latest immigration proposal appears to offer the 1.8 million Dreamers protection, but the rest of his proposal would severely restrict legal immigration. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused President Donald Trump of “using a proposed path...
by Sue Dinsdale | Feb 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each time there is another threat to health care, Iowans have spoken out. Today in Iowa and across the country, small business owners, farmers, seniors, young people, veterans and other constituents are contacting Congressional offices to hold them, including Iowa...
by Pat Rynard | Feb 1, 2018 | POLITICS
Democrats will have a strong contender for the secretary of agriculture race this year: Tim Gannon, a former USDA staffer who farms on his parent’s Century Farm in Mingo. He announced his run for the office today, and should bring considerable policy knowledge and a...
by Chance Dorland | Feb 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Iowa Democratic Party Executive Director Kevin Geiken joins host Pat Rynard for Iowa Starting Line Podcast episode #8, followed by an interview with State Senator Matt McCoy. Let us know what you think about this episode by calling (515) 635-5076 and...
