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SEN. GARRETT: Polls have consistently shown big majority of general public...
Condition of the State
The Governor’s Condition of the State address was delivered last Tuesday evening, at 6:00 p.m., rather than at 10:00 a.m.,...
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Democrat State Senator votes against death penalty for those who kidnap,...
I don't want to spend too much time on this. My hope is it was said in the heat of the moment and not...
The Jan. 6 crime nobody is talking about – Why were...
We have heard a lot about the "insurrection" of Jan. 6. About the "mob" of Trump supporters who "stormed" the U.S. Capitol.
I put those...
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Feenstra, Hinson cosponsor proposed constitutional amendment requiring Supreme Court to remain...
Congressman Randy Feenstra and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson signed H.J. Resolution 11 earlier this year. The legislation proposes a constitutional amendment to require the Supreme...
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SEN. GARRETT: Will once again introduce ‘limited’ death penalty bill
There will be a number of differences in the Senate rules for the upcoming session, in order to maintain as much distancing as possible....
Rep. Salmon hopes Iowa legislators make changes to public health disaster emergency law
State Representative Sandy Salmon brings lofty goals of conservatism into the 2021 legislative session -- as she typically does.
One of the state's most stalwart...
SELL: Not buying the argument Congress could not do anything about election results
One of the arguments I've heard expressed about Congress voting to accept the results of the Electoral College is that they have no other...
Iowa Republican delegation stands out in abandoning President Trump during Electoral College objection process,...
Considering the circumstances, some of the following facts are crazy.
Iowans love President Donald J. Trump. In 2016, Trump won the state by nearly 10...
Biden vows to defeat the NRA
Joe Biden said on Twitter that he will "defeat" the NRA and end America's "epidemic" of gun violence.
The pledge came in response to a...
Democrat State Representative says he is taking break from social media after calling Trump...
Democrat State Rep. Brian Meyer has been expressing his frustrations freely on social media after Wednesday's protest at the United States Capitol.
So much so...
‘We need to crush them this time’ message retweeted by Democrat State Representative
Democrat State Rep. Ras Smith retweeted a thread from Max Berger on Twitter. Berger, a former Elizabeth Warren aide, wrote:
"We don't need unity with...
Sen. Ernst speaks with Vilsack, ‘looks forward’ to full committee confirmation hearing on his...
Senator Joni Ernst spoke with Tom Vilsack on Monday on a video call. Vilsack is expected to be the nominee for Secretary of the...
Democrats, media react to Freedom Rally 2.0, maskless Iowans, with one senator claiming Gov....
Democrats and the rest of the media expressed concerns with the event hosted by Informed Choice Iowa on Monday at the Iowa Capitol.
Freedom Rally...
Biden says race, gender will help determine economic relief for businesses
Joe Biden took to Twitter on Sunday as he announced his administration will base economic aid for businesses partially based on race and gender.
"Our...
Democrat state senator compares U.S. Capitol protest to deadliest terror attack in U.S. history
National Democrats have compared last Wednesday's protest at the United States Capitol to Pearl Harbor and 9-11.
Iowa State Sen. Rob Hogg did that on...
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2nd Congressional District
If Dems Were in Control: Gun free zones defended
"If Dems Were in Control" is a feature on The Iowa Standard that examines what bills would potentially become law if Republicans were not...
3rd Congressional District
Waukee taxpayers voice displeasure at heated meeting
(Videos courtesy of Lesley Christensen)
Concerned parents, taxpayers and former employees had their opportunity to address the Waukee Community School Board. About 200 people attended...
4th Congressional District
Rep. Wheeler fans flames on History Channel Facebook post
State representative Skyler Wheeler (R-Orange City) upset some leftists on the History Channel’s Facebook page today. The History Channel posted the following message on...