Iowa’s lack of skilled workers is our biggest challenge when it comes to jobs. Forbes says Iowa is #13 in terms of overall business friendliness, but we are 40th when it comes to labor supply. Fortunately, Iowa’s community colleges are nationally recognized as leaders at helping families get ahead. Iowa’s community colleges already work closely […]
Des Moines, IA – The Republican Party of Iowa today released the final, certified vote totals of the January 3 Iowa Caucus presidential preference vote. The final, certified vote totals represent 1,766 of the state’s 1,774 caucus precincts, and reflect a record-breaking 121,503 Iowans who participated. 2012 Iowa Republican Caucus Certified vote totals (1766/1774 precincts […]
What we learned on Tuesday after the New Hampshire primary was significant and there were three clear-cut winners. Yet, after everything we’ve learned one thing is clear – South Carolina holds significant power next week and the rhetoric will grow increasingly negative. Yet, before we get into what’s to come let’s take a look at […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The legislature is back in session and I look forward to getting our work done in as short a session as possible. We face significant issues regarding property tax and education, which I expect to occupy most of our time this year. House Republicans are committed to fighting for the hardworking taxpayers […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 2012 session should be all about jobs so that Iowa can continue recovering from the national recession and increase our global competitiveness. I intend to work in a bipartisan way to help Iowans create jobs and grow our economy. We have plenty of opportunities. First, we should help Iowa businesses create […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today delivered his Condition of the State address to the Iowa General Assembly. The governor outlined two major priorities this coming legislative session: 1. A 4-point jobs and careers plan of action; 2. To again have the nation’s best school system. Below are Gov. Terry E. Branstad’s remarks […]
by Richard Vogel Is there any debate on the silliness of the debates? The usual format, the moderator asks a question. The moderator makes the question very similar to the question on the same topic asked in every previous debate. But this time, add a twist to the question to allow each candidate to offer […]
The nations first presidential primary is upon us and by the end of the night we will have a clearer picture as to who will make it to Super Tuesday. Here are a few things to watch for as the polls close and the news coverage picks up. Will Governor Romney get to or surpass […]
Iowa – Those who won, lost, and slid by with a tie The ads have ceased, the phone calls have ended, and the constant barrage of direct mail has been postmarked to other states. Yet even with the constant effort by candidates to get out the vote, Iowans effectively embraced the responsibility of being first […]
Des Moines, Iowa – At a time that Iowans are use to seeing more snow on the ground and the heat coming from the golden dome, the 2012 Iowa Legislature came to life in Des Moines Monday. The Iowa House was set to convene at 10:00 am, and by 10:01 they were in session with […]
