August 1, 2019 - Iowa Starting Line

While Few Pay Attention, Senate Approves Raft Of Trump Judges

by Nikoel Hytrek | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized

As voters focus on the latest Democratic debates and multi-candidate primary, President Donald Trump continues to reshape the federal courts. Over the past two days, the Republican-controlled Senate has confirmed 12 judges to the United States District Court, the...

Iowa Democrats Have Bills To Brag On When Visiting Home Districts

by Elizabeth Meyer | Aug 1, 2019 | IA-01, IA-02, IA-03

While summer is beginning to wind down for most Americans, for members of Congress, it’s just getting started. The U.S. House of Representatives began its summer recess Monday and will return to Washington Sept. 9. In the Senate, lawmakers adjourn Friday and...

Kim Reynolds Bucks Disclosure Law With Foxhoven Firing

by Randy Evans | Aug 1, 2019 | IA Gov

When he was governor, Terry Branstad often voiced his frustration that he was not able to comment on the reasons a state government employee was fired or demoted. In Branstad’s view, the public — the taxpayers of Iowa — deserved to know why the action was taken...

Iowans: Biden Held His Own In Second Debate, But Concerns Linger

by Josh Cook | Aug 1, 2019 | Iowa Caucus

Joe Biden was in the cross-hairs on Wednesday night. With the exception of Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who instead directed her fire at Sen. Kamala Harris, candidates who wanted to rip on one another largely aimed their sights at the former Vice President. Vice...