by Linda Upmeyer | Feb 23, 2021 | Legislature, Opinion
The next election always feels so imminent. The moment one is over, we begin focusing our full attention on the next. This period after a heated and seemingly never-ending election cycle allows all of us a time for reflection. We must understand what worked, what did...
by Luke Martz | Feb 18, 2021 | Legislature
Iowa Republicans have introduced a comprehensive set of bills in the Legislature to strengthen and improve Iowa’s election and voting process. The proposals were introduced in both the House and the Senate under HSB 213 and SSB 1199. Key provisions include:...
by Luke Martz | Jan 29, 2021 | Education, Governor, Legislature, Policy
Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law SF 160 Friday; the law requires all Iowa schools to provide an in-person instruction option. The new requirement will go into effect on February 15. Just signed legislation into law giving parents the option to send their child...
by Luke Martz | Jan 19, 2021 | Legislature
Name: Garrett Gobble District: House District-38 City: Ankeny Age: 24 Background: Teacher Family: Wife, Elizabeth Committees: Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Vice-Chair), Education, Local Government, Public Safety, IT As session began last week, both the...
by Luke Martz | Jan 11, 2021 | Legislature, State Government
Below are the opening day remarks of Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, R-Ankeny, as prepared for delivery: “Our country was founded on the principles of limited government and individual liberty. Those ideas led to the concept of the American Dream. Since I have...
by Luke Martz | Jan 11, 2021 | Legislature, State Government
Speaker of the House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) delivered opening remarks to the Iowa House of Representatives today. The following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery: Ladies and gentlemen of the Iowa House of Representatives, it is a pleasure to be back in...
