Senate Democrats’ Budget Targets Bring Back Memories of Governor Culver, Raise Questions On Tuesday morning, Senate Democrats released their FY 2017 budget targets. This step kicks off the next phase in 2016 legislative session, as budget work now moves to center stage. But the Senate Democrats’ description of their budget targets was virtually devoid of […]
Des Moines, Iowa – The last two winners of the Iowa Caucus were on stage together in what is billed as the undercard debate. Rick Santorum, Mike Huckabee, Carly Fiorina and Jim Gilmore made up the first hour long debate. Santorum rebuffed Fox News and took the network to task about what he perceives as […]
Des Moines, Iowa – The Republican Party of Iowa (RPI) took one on the chin four years ago, when then Chairman Matt Strawn walked on stage caucus night to announce that Mitt Romney was the winner. That announcement led to weeks of turmoil, and a black eye for the party when it was later announced […]
Des Moines, Iowa – During the recent Fox News 2016 presidential debate held at the Iowa Event Center in Des Moines, Texas Senator Ted Cruz came under increasing fire as front runner Donald Trump wasn’t in attendance. Cruz, whose numbers have been slipping in Iowa, lashed out at Fox News moderators saying, “The last four […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In an assembly at the Oskaloosa Elementary School this past week, students took part in an award ceremony to recognize the efforts that are ongoing to live a healthy lifestyle. In recognition of the efforts of the students, staff and administration at Oskaloosa Elementary, the HealthierUS School Challenge award was presented by […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The art of tattoo has become more mainstream in the past two decades. Once an item of the stereotyped sailor and biker types, tattoos have found favor in a new generation. At the Oskaloosa Art Center, nestled on the east side of Oskaloosa, tattoo artists shared their work with an eager group […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The final days of the 2016 Iowa Caucus have presidential hopefuls criss-crossing the state in a effort to reach as many voters as possible. In Oskaloosa, by Wednesday of the final week leading up to the caucus, Hillary Clinton, Rick Santorum, Marco Rubio and Carly Fiorina have all been in town. Clinton […]
Dear friends in District 80. Hope you are staying warm as we begin our 2016 Legislative session. During our first week, we had 2 Joint Sessions; the first with Governor Branstad and the second with Chief Justice Mark Cady. The Governor related that the State of Iowa has moved up in ranking to the 3rd […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On the marquee in Oskaloosa, a sign informs visitors that former Secretary of State and 2016 Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton will be arriving in Oskaloosa on Monday afternoon. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Dr. Andy McGuire was in town on Thursday to help the local party become better prepared to help Iowa […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – School funding. Those simple two words nearly always make up the majority of the discussion when the Iowa Legislature is in session. 2016 is shaping up to be no different than years past, especially after a year where bitter exchanges were shared between political lines, and those in education with the legislature. […]
