Conservative Principles of Public Policy
“What is conservatism? Is it not preference for the old and tried, over the new and untried?” stated Abraham Lincoln in defining conservatism. The...
Let’s Get Real About Spending
Several states have some form of a spending or tax limitation either in their code or in the state constitution. Iowa does not have...
Bill allowing Iowans to drive on to school grounds with their...
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Hendrickson: Tax Rates Matter
Tax rates matter. This should be a simple economic truth, but unfortunately, the argument for why tax rates matter often does not register. They...
Heartbeat bill ruled unconstitutional by Iowa judge
On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Polk County District Court ruled that Iowa's 6-week abortion ban (the Heartbeat bill) violates the Iowa...
Full committee consideration: Firearm, school parking areas bill scheduled for today
The following bills are scheduled to be discussed in the Senate Judiciary Committee today. The meeting will be held in Room 22 and is...
Congressman King responds to Heartbeat bill ruling; encourages continued fight for...
Fourth District Congressman Steve King has played a major role in efforts to defend the unborn throughout his tenure in the United States House...
Bill allowing concealed carry permit owners to possess firearm in school...
Senate Study Bill 1017 passed out of a committee meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The final vote was 12-2. Democrat Senators Janet Petersen and Rob...
Senate Sessions: Bills destined for subcommittee Thursday, Jan. 24
About a dozen bills will make their way into an Iowa Senate subcommittee meeting today. Among them are a pair of bills dealing with...
Iowans For Tax Relief poll reveals statewide support for property tax...
Iowans for Tax Relief (ITR) today released the results of a statewide public opinion survey measuring voters’ sentiment on property tax reform. Property tax...
