by Luke Martz | Oct 5, 2026 | Campaigns, Congress, Opinion
Some politicians have a signature issue. Lindsay James has a signature reflex: any time Iowans get to keep more of their own money, she reaches for the off switch. The Democrat running in IA-02 has a record on taxes, and it’s remarkably consistent. Consistently...
by Luke Martz | Sep 29, 2026 | Campaigns, Congress, Opinion
At this point, covering Josh Turek’s attendance record is like cleaning out a machine shed. Every time you think you’ve hauled out the last of it, you find another pile in the corner. Quick refresher for the folks in the back. Between January and early...
by Luke Martz | Sep 28, 2026 | Campaigns, Congress, Opinion
Christina Bohannan wants voters in Iowa’s First District to believe she’s the candidate looking out for seniors, farmers, and working families. Her voting record would like a word. In 2022, Iowa passed the largest tax cut in state history. The law ended...
by Chuck Grassley | Sep 1, 2026 | Congress, Opinion, Policy
Q: What is the Workforce Pell Grant? A: It’s back to school season for families, students and teachers across the state. As students return to the classroom, schedules are filling up with homework and extracurricular activities and parents are off to the races...
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...
