Oskaloosa, Iowa – With news about the Iowa budget, or a lack of, constantly in the news; the two parties are getting down to the business of making a budget. Senator Tom Rielly (D) of Oskaloosa has been staying busy keeping up with and participating in those talks. “We got to get beyond the politics […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The people of Iowa are nearing a shutdown of their State Government. July 1st is the deadline for a budget to be approved without a stoppage happening. The Republicans, who feel a mandate from the voters to help curb costs and watch the budget, are standing firm on several points they consider […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Governor Branstad brought his 43 city “Working Together for a Better Future” tour to Oskaloosa Thursday afternoon. The 43 city tour, town hall style meeting was put together when the Governor cancelled his trip to South Korea and China in order to focus on the states budget. Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds took the […]
Pella, Iowa- Republican Presidential Candidate Herman Cain was in Pella Monday as a part of the Family Leader Presidential Lecture Series. Cain spoke on various different topics on why he was running for President. “One of the reasons that I am running for the President of the United States is that I believe that we […]
Pella, Iowa- Jon Huntsman announced earlier this week that if he runs for President, he will likely skip over the Iowa Caucuses. This move comes after Republican Candidate Mitt Romney has said that he will may skip the Iowa Straw Poll this year. The Iowa Caucuses have been a key part of the primary season […]
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz released the following statement today regarding Jon Huntsman’s comments on his intention to skip the Iowa Caucus due to his opposition to ethanol subsidies: Over the years I have heard presidential candidates state reasons for skipping the Iowa caucuses. It always leaves me wondering if those […]
You might be familiar with the famous children’s fable titled, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” In that story, a boy with a flock of sheep repeatedly tricks his fellow villagers into believing a wolf is attacking his animals. After being fooled time and again, the villagers stop believing the boy because they just assume he […]
Republicans shoot down job assistance for veterans Washington, DC – Congressman Leonard Boswell submitted an amendment to the House Rules Committee for H.R. 1231 that would require oil companies that are awarded domestic leases give preference to veterans when hiring workers. The Rules Committee leadership rejected the amendment along party lines without raising an objection […]
To use a baseball analogy, the 2011 legislative session (or stalemate!) has entered into “extra innings” and depending on your perspective, either the batters keep striking out or the pitchers are just too crafty. As Monday begins week 18, the end, unfortunately, still looks to be out of reach. Why? There are numerous issues yet […]
The Iowa Legislature, on near unanimous votes, approved the 1st proposed redistricting plans this week. As a result of this vote, Mahaska County and surrounding areas are facing an all new Congressional District as well as an all new State Senate and State House District. Currently, Mahaska County and all surrounding counties are in the […]
