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...
by Luke Martz | Oct 4, 2022 | Campaigns, Congress
Welcome back to the second installment of Hitting The Airwaves. Here are the newest political ads you need to see. First up – Iowa Attorney General Race From the release: “”The message to NAAG leadership couldn’t be clearer,” said O.H. Skinner...
by John Hendrickson | Sep 28, 2022 | Governor, Opinion
Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa’s budget will end Fiscal Year 2022 with a $1.91 billion surplus. This follows Fiscal Year 2021 $1.24 billion surplus. Iowa’s budget is in healthy condition because of prudent budgeting and fiscal conservative policies....
by Luke Martz | Sep 14, 2022 | Opinion
The Des Moines Register’s editorial board has always been on the far left end of the spectrum, sometimes to the point of crazy. Still, it’s always been consistent in defending free speech and promoting the idea that open and diverse political debate is a good thing. ...
by Luke Martz | Sep 9, 2022 | Campaigns, Congress
Welcome back to the second installment of Hitting The Airwaves. Here are the newest political ads you need to see. First up – Iowa’s Second Congressional From the release: “Veterans should never have to go without the help and support they need, no matter...