by Caleb Lillquist | Jan 12, 2022 | Campaigns, Governor, State Government
As the zealous applause from the Iowan legislature echoed throughout the chamber, such praise reverberated throughout Des Moines to other people than the legislators. In West Des Moines, those other people consisted of Local Grassroot Republicans in Des Moines, who...
by John Hendrickson | Jan 12, 2022 | Governor, Opinion, State Government, Taxation
Governor Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address outlined a bold, conservative, and pro-growth policy agenda that places Iowa taxpayers and families first. Opportunity was a major theme of the Governor’s address, and she also acknowledged the “Iowa nice”...
by Luke Martz | Dec 23, 2021 | State Government
Don’t look now but once again the Iowa Press Corp is looking the other way as Gov. Reynolds’ balanced approach to the pandemic continues to deliver benefits for Iowans. Last night, in an interview with ABC News, President Biden talked about his administration’s plan...
by Luke Martz | Dec 15, 2021 | Campaigns, State Government, State Politics
Many Republican officials around the state have been receiving calls from former General Counsel to Governor Branstad, Brenna Bird. Bird appears to be preparing to announce her run for Attorney General early in the new year. Bird wouldn’t confirm her plans but...
by Luke Martz | Nov 16, 2021 | State Government, State Politics
Rob Sand says that he didn’t violate Iowa’s open records laws by refusing to produce an email between his chief of staff and liberal blogger Laura Belin because the email was sent on a private account. That was Sand’s response to a lawsuit filed by the Kirkwood...
by Paul Pate | Oct 26, 2021 | State Government
You might be surprised to learn that the upcoming city-school election may have a bigger impact on your daily life than who is elected president, senator, or governor. While races for those higher offices receive greater attention, the locally elected officials play a...
