by Luke Martz | Jun 12, 2026 | Agriculture, Opinion
Rob Sand has spent years making water quality one of the defining issues of his political career. He’s warned about Iowa’s water challenges, talked about cancer concerns, and positioned himself as a champion for environmental accountability. But his...
by Luke Martz | Jun 8, 2026 | Congress, Policy
When it comes to clawing taxpayer dollars back from Washington and putting them to work for local communities, Senator Chuck Grassley continues to show how it’s done. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a $1.1 million grant for the...
by Gentry Collins | Apr 14, 2026 | Energy, Opinion
Conservatives know that prosperity depends on clear, predictable rules. When there is one set of fair standards for all of us, entrepreneurs invest, families thrive, and America leads. When government piles on layer after layer of red tape, investment dries up and...
by Luke Martz | Apr 8, 2026 | Congress, Policy
Iowa is leading the nation in a massive effort to save rural hospitals. As the first state to tap into the new $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), Iowa is deploying an initial $209 million to stabilize small-town clinics and bring specialty...
by John Hendrickson | Apr 2, 2026 | Opinion, Policy
This March marks the sixth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic’s onset in Iowa. It was a surreal time, with impacts ranging from mildly inconvenient to life-altering. While some effects have faded (hopefully for good), others revealed lasting lessons that extend far...
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...
