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New Third District Ads Drop – Axne’s Struggles With The Truth
Third District Ads Have Varying Levels of Truth Iowans in the Third Congressional District should get used to political ads for the rest of the election cycle - they are sure to see even more. This week, Republican Zach Nunn and Democrat Cindy Axne both released new ads. Rising costs are hurting Iowa families everywhere, so I'll go anywhere to fight high prices. Check out my new 📺 ad:...
Biden on Elections: If you can’t win them, buy them
How’s it fair for an HVAC tech, who makes a good living with no debt thanks to wise financial decisions, to pay for someone’s online travel management degree? How’s it fair to force a plumber to pay for someone else’s kid’s study abroad semester in Europe? It’s not.
Governor Kim Reynolds vs. President Joe Biden
This year the Republican Party selected Governor Kim Reynolds to deliver the official response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address. Governor Reynolds and President Biden offer two completely different views of both political philosophy and...
Grassley Reaches Across Party Lines To Fight For Sex Crime Survivors
Last week, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley and Democrat Jon Ossof (D-Da) unveiled legislation to help enhance justice for young survivors of sex crimes. The Preventing Child Sex Abuse Act comes after an effort to help strengthen a federal sex...
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Freshman Profile: Brooke Boden
“One of my kids was at an elementary school that ultimately failed to meet No Child Left Behind,” Boden said. “And actually, because [my daughter] Emily had Lyme Disease, at one point Indianola was just too big for her to handle – it has several sets of stairs and multiple different wings – so we talked to our doctor and decided to transfer her to a smaller school where she wouldn’t have to exert herself so much. We were fortunate to be able to transfer out in those cases because of the district we were in, but not all parents are so lucky. We need to have the option to do what’s best for our children, no matter what school district they’re in.”
RELEASE: Rep. Bergan Leads Bill to Address Mental Health Services Shortage Through Iowa House
“Among the top issues I have heard from constituents is the need to expand access to mental health services across Iowa,” said Rep. Bergan. “This bill is an important step in addressing that issue and giving every Iowan the access to the quality mental health care they deserve. This is among my top priorities in the Iowa statehouse and I was honored to run this bill and see it pass unanimously through the Iowa House.”
RELEASE: Rep. Andrews Runs Bill to Help Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
“This is a great bill for our students who want to participate in the JROTC program,” Andrews said. “The physical rigor of this program goes well beyond physical education requirements and if there’s a way we can help these junior officers who feel called to train to one day serve our country, I am happy to support them anyway I can.”
Axne Flip Flops on Notifying ICE When Illegal Immigrants Attempt to Buy Guns
Thursday, Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne (D) voted against a proposal she voted in favor of in 2019. The vote in another instance of the congresswoman flip-flopping on issues and her apparent struggle to stand up to her Democratic peers and party on matters regarding ICE.
While the US house debated a Democratic bill that would have stipped way constitutionally protected 2nd Amendment rights, Rep. Ben Cline’s attempted to amend the bill via a motion to recommit by establishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be immediately alerted when the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) determines an illegal immigrant is trying to buy a firearm.
Reps. Feenstra and Miller-Meeks Blast House Passage of PRO Act
“Supporting workers and businesses are not mutually exclusive; we can do both at the same time. The PRO Act is an unnecessary challenge to the rights of business owners and workers alike. The bill would abolish right-to-work laws across the country, including the laws we have in Iowa, and is yet another attack on states’ rights.
New Elections Integrity Bill Becomes Law with Gov. Reynolds’ Signature
“It’s our duty and responsibility to protect the integrity of every election. This legislation strengthens uniformity by providing Iowa’s election officials with consistent parameters for Election Day, absentee voting, database maintenance, as well as a clear appeals process for local county auditors. All of these additional steps promote more transparency and accountability, giving Iowans even greater confidence to cast their ballot,” noted the Governor.
Advocating for Transparency, Hinson Calls on Biden to Hold Press Conference
“Our Democracy works best when elected officials are accessible and transparent—leaders should be held accountable. That is why I hold a weekly press call and answer questions from reporters in Iowa. It’s past time for the President to hold a press conference and I hope he does so soon,” she concluded
Republican Ashley Hinson represents Iowa’s First Congressional District in the US House of Representatives. She was first elected to Congress in 2020.
The PRO Act is Job Killing Federal Overreach – It Must Be Stopped
First and foremost, the PRO Act would completely dismantle Iowa’s Right to Work Law. Besides the overstep of the federal government on state’s rights, Iowa workers would be forced to join a union as a condition of employment. The choice to join a union or not is one of the most fundamental freedoms a worker has, and it’s one that Iowans have had since 1947.
Sen. Grassley Files Paperwork For Possible Re-Election
Campaign insiders believe any candidate that runs against him, Republican, or Democrat is doomed from the start. Grassley is well-liked in Iowa and seen often as above the fray of DC. He has never lost a congressional race, racking up 3 House terms and 7 in the Senate. Grassley, a Republican, represents Iowa in the United States Senate. He was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1981.
