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Why Iowa sent law enforcement to the border
Earlier this month, I deployed members of the Iowa State Patrol to the U.S. Southern border to support law enforcement and border security efforts on a 14-day mission called “Operation Lone Star.” While some thought it was necessary to portray this mission as controversial, for me, the rationale was obvious. As the federal government under President Biden ignores its constitutional duty to...
Let’s Put the Brakes on the Boondoggles
To date, this very same project has received $225 million from the federal government—a fraction of the $1.7 billion requested from the U.S. Department of Transportation to complete the subway extension. And if that wasn’t enough, the price of the project has ballooned to nearly $6.9 billion and it’s already three to four years behind schedule with construction expected to begin next year. The extension will likely dig the subway system, expected to lose as much as $200 million over the next decade, even deeper into the hole.
Red Flag: Mathis Used State Position To Obtain Tax Breaks For Client Of Her Family-Owned Business
On a press call this morning, the Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Jeff Kaufmann called on Mathis to reveal any other sweetheart deals she may have handed out, saying:
“Iowans know, Liz Mathis’ shady business dealings don’t pass the smell test. It’s time Mathis finally be transparent with voters and shine some light on what other sweetheart deals she was handing out. Mathis’ efforts to hide this important information was overt and undeniable.”
Iowa Young Republicans Return from Indy for National Convention
Iowa's Young Republicans delegation returned last week from attending the National Federation of Young Republicans' convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Throughout the week of the convention, multiple speakers and panels were showcased who spoke on various topics...
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Axne Endorsed by Pro-Abortion Group Calling For Defunding The Police
Pro-abortion activist organization NARAL, which called for the defunding of police, has endorsed Iowa Rep. Cindy Axne. “It’s time to defund the police. After multiple failed attempts to change the culture of policing, it’s clear that police have not succeeded n...
Senator Garrett: Legislative Update
Inflation Increases You may recall that last month I warned of the danger of increasing inflation. The U. S. Bureau of Labor statistics has now released the figures for June. Inflation has increased to 5.4% over the 12 months ending in June. This compares with 5%...
Trying To Have It Both Ways: Iowa Media & Dems Use Law Enforcement To Attack Gov
The Des Moines Register only touts and supports Iowan law enforcement officers and officials when it conveniently applies to attacking Republican leadership. Let’s lay some quick foundation for this indisputable claim: For the past year and a half, the Register has...
Cuba Serves as a Reminder of the Dangers of Communism and Socialism, Promise of America
The movement being led by the courageous people of Cuba also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of socialism and communism. These repressive ideologies have failed every time, and in Cuba they’ve led to 62 years of corruption and poverty. The sad reality is many in the Democratic Party ignore the evidence in front of them of what communism entails. Instead, they continue to march towards the far Left and promote socialism or socialist principles right here in America.
Grassley Calls Out Biden Administration’s Ludacris Crime Strategy
Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Senator Chuck Grassley is taking further aim at the Biden administration's misguided “‘violent crime strategy’ to combat the recent uptick of crime across the states. “People are legally buying guns at such a high rate because...
Partisan AP Reporter Ryan Foley caught protecting Dem governor Candidate Ras Smith
Associated Press reporter Ryan Foley—the man who calls himself “scoops”—has hit a new low.
Upmeyer Launches Build the Bench Project
Former Speaker of the Iowa House and the first female to hold that role, Linda Upmeyer, is taking her knack for recruiting high-quality candidates and her passion for getting women involved in government to the next level.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks: The Time to Reform is Now
These days, it is tough to get members of Congress united behind a common goal. The House and Senate, Republicans and Democrats, have different visions and agendas to push. Fortunately, there is one area that a large number of members from both sides of the aisle and both sides of the Capitol have been able to agree on: reforming how our military handles cases of rape, harassment, sexual assault, violence, and other heinous crimes.
Freedom Rings On This Independence Day
We are truly blessed to call the United States home. I’m reminded of the freedom our nation offers every day—whether I’m riding my motorcycle across Iowa, going to church each Sunday with Mom, or spending the afternoon with family and friends at my brother’s “chicken coop.” And the opportunity this country offers is evident when I’m out on my 99 County Tour hearing directly from Iowans about their family farm, small business, nonprofit, and so much more. It’s the American people, in particular my fellow Iowans, who keep me centered and hopeful for our tomorrow.
