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National Police Week Spotlights Bohannan’s Record on Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Bohannan’s legislative record in the State House has also become a focal point of the current debate. In 2021, she voted against SF 342, also known as Iowa’s Back the Blue legislation. The bill was intended to increase support for law enforcement and strengthen penalties for rioting. That same year, she voted against a proposed $20.5 million increase in funding for the Iowa Department of Corrections.
Mailbag: King should answer for credentials
This isn’t just about a job title; it’s about a mounting list of tall tales designed to win over voters. If Jeremy King is willing to mislead his own clients and the community about his professional background, how can we trust him to be honest about complex policy issues at the Capitol?
Sweeping Victim Protection and Public Safety Reforms Headed to Iowa Law Books
The new laws represent a multi-front effort to overhaul victim protection services, fortify the safety of the judicial and legislative branches, and bring the digital financial kiosk industry under state oversight in the Cyclone state.
Made in Iowa: Nunn and Vance Showcase the Heartland’s Economic Win
“This is a contest between a party that wants to take all of your money… and a contest between gentlemen like Zach Nunn who fight every single day for you,” Vance told the crowd. He specifically praised Nunn’s integrity, noting that he is “one of those guys who does the right thing, not just when the cameras are on, but when they’re off too.”
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A Win for the Heartland: Feenstra Applauds USDA Decision to Relocate Key Research Hub to Ames
In a major victory for Iowa's agricultural and scientific communities, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) is applauding a sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will see key federal functions relocated to Ames, Iowa. The move involves...
Ernst: Fraudsters are Treating the Treasury Like a Personal Piggy Bank
Phony businesses with obviously made-up names like F—k The System and Satanic Lives Matter were OK’d for government assistance., Some successfully applied for government money using well-known fictional names like Charlie Brown and Nancy Drew. California prison inmates, including serial killers on death row, collected as much as $1 billion in unemployment benefits using names like John Adams and Poopy Britches.
Q&A: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
My bipartisan bill to strengthen whistleblower protections is part of this package. The Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act would close loopholes that leave federal contractors vulnerable to reprisal for reporting waste, fraud and abuse in federal agencies. We need all eyes and ears within the federal bureaucracy to stay wide open and remove the muzzle that federal agencies use to intimidate patriotic whistleblowers from reporting wrongdoing. The shocking fraud scandal in Minnesota and elsewhere was a wake-up call to ramp up fraud prevention and enforcement across the federal government.
Why the Humiliating Loss for Sand in the Supreme Court Shouldn’t Come as a Surprise
Rob Sand wants attention. He wants the cameras, the earned media, and the “heroic watchdog” narrative. The problem is that actually being a watchdog requires following the rules. Sand prefers the shortcut: identify an opportunity, demand powers the law doesn’t give him, and play the victim when the judicial branch reminds him he isn’t allowed.
The Radical Matchmaker: Why Billionaire ‘Defund’ Donors are Swiping Right on Iowa Democrats
“While families are worried about safety, Christina Bohannan, Sarah Trone Garriott, and Lindsay James are taking money from a billionaire bankrolling the movement to dismantle policing in America. That tells you everything you need to know about where their priorities lie,” NRCC Spokeswoman Emily Tuttle.
Congresswoman Miller-Meeks Calls for Crackdown on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Government Programs
“The American people expect their government to respect their tax dollars,” Miller-Meeks said. “Right now, that trust is being broken.”
Feenstra Solidifies Coalition Strategy with New ‘Retirees for Feenstra’ Launch
“On my statewide tour, the top concern I hear from seniors is that they can’t afford to live in their own homes because of high property taxes,” Feenstra told Iowa Field Report. “That’s why, as Governor, I will cut and freeze property taxes for Iowa seniors, families, farmers, and small businesses. Putting more money into Iowans’ pockets will grow our economy, support our Main Streets, and keep our communities strong. As a fiscal conservative, I will always work to return more money to the taxpayer, and that means cutting and freezing property taxes on day one of my administration.”
AAN Rolls Out New Ad Highlighting Miller-Meeks’ Wins for Iowa Families and Rural Health
“Mariannette Miller-Meeks secured the largest tax cut for working families in American history and delivered $209 million for Iowa’s rural health care,” said AAN President Chris Winkelman. “Mariannette is fighting alongside President Trump every day to deliver results for Iowa.”
One Rulebook, Not Ninety-Nine: How Iowa Can Cut Red Tape and Keep Energy Affordable
Our legislature has created an environment where businesses want to invest because they know there is a stable, fair and reliable business environment. But that reputation is at risk if we allow a growing tangle of local rules, moratoria, and ad-hoc restrictions to take the place of a coherent statewide policy – especially at a time when President Trump and many red-state governors are prioritizing permitting reform.
