June 13, 2019 - Iowa Starting Line

Lisa Heddens Named Supervisor, Iowa House Seat To Open

by Pat Rynard | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized

State Representative Lisa Heddens was appointed to a Story County supervisor vacancy tonight, edging out four other finalists. Legislators cannot hold two elected positions at the same time, so she’ll have to step down from her seat in the Iowa House, which...

There’s Judicial Activism You Like – And Dislike

by Randy Evans | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized

One of the most contentious issues in the Iowa Legislature this year involved the way the state’s judges are chosen. That process was established 57 years ago when voters amended the Iowa Constitution. It’s worth noting that Republicans held solid majorities then in...

Cory Booker’s plan to protect reproductive rights

by Nikoel Hytrek | Jun 13, 2019 | Iowa Caucus

In response to states across the country passing laws that restrict access to abortion, women’s reproductive rights have become a key part of presidential candidates’ platforms this year. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker recently released a comprehensive...

Abby Finkenauer Presses State On Worker Safety Issues

by Elizabeth Meyer | Jun 13, 2019 | POLITICS

Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer has taken a concern about Iowa workers’ safety directly to Gov. Kim Reynolds with a letter outlining recent assaults at state facilities and Reynolds’ administration’s effort to reduce the number of public sector jobs. Finkenauer...