by Luke Martz | Mar 31, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor
For those of you expecting a plan that might build on Iowa’s success, you’re going to be disappointed by what you see. But for those of you who have paid attention to the way Rob Sand acts and what he says, his latest move will come as no surprise. After...
by Luke Martz | Mar 20, 2026 | Governor, Policy, State Government
Iowa has officially claimed the title of the most affordable state in the nation, providing a clear victory for the fiscal discipline and tax-cutting agenda of Governor Kim Reynolds and Republican leadership. A brand-new 50-state analysis from the Common Sense...
by Luke Martz | Mar 18, 2026 | Congress, Governor
At this point, the numbers aren’t controversial. They’re just inconvenient for Iowa Democrats. While Republicans have spent the session actually passing bills to verify citizenship for voter rolls, state jobs, and professional licenses, Democrats have been… stalling,...
by Luke Martz | Mar 12, 2026 | Campaigns, Governor, Media, State Politics
The Des Moines Register would like you to know they are very concerned about how Governor Kim Reynolds travels. So concerned, in fact, that they’ve now run two separate stories scrutinizing the governor’s legal use of a state plane. Yes, the legal use of a...
by Luke Martz | Jan 9, 2023 | Education, Governor, Legislature, State Government
As the 2023 Legislative Session officially kicks off today, one Iowa organization is already shaping the conversation behind school choice legislation and will play a critical role in pushing for bold, conservative change this year. Priorities for Iowa, Inc, has...
by Luke Martz | Nov 7, 2022 | Campaigns, Congress, Governor
The final Iowa Poll by The Des Moines Register for the 2022 midterm election cycle has Republicans leading in almost every congressional and statewide race, including strong double-digit leads for key Republican incumbents. Conducted by pollster J. Ann Selzer, the...
