Category: Politics

WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Friday that President Barack Obama should consider the harmful effects on American workers before moving forward on executive action

by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Underemployment is up. Wage growth is down. Job openings are up. Hiring is down. Student debt is up. Job optimism is down. Consumer debt is up. The

DES MOINES – The Iowa Republican party and its followers unleashed a venomous attack upon Congressman Bruce Braley after he welcomed First Lady Michelle Obama to Des Moines Friday to help his

DES MOINES – Iowa officials this week called on State Senator Joni Ernst to ‘end her silence on domestic violence’ in recognition of domestic violence awareness month. Earlier this year Ernst received

CORALVILLE, IA – An Iowa Senator says that because the state legislature has shown “fiscal responsibility”, more funds can be invested in education and other programs. “The thoughtful budget-making strategy adopted by

MASON CITY – Yesterday, Republican State Senate Candidate, Shawn Dietz of Hampton, enjoyed a plant tour and meeting with members of the management team at the Golden Grain Energy facility in Mason

DES MOINES – This week, Governor Branstad acknowledged that a very low percentage of Americans have trust in government to do the right thing, and he says if he is re-elected, he

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a voter ID law in Wisconsin and a federal court struck down a voter ID law in Texas leading up to the November

DES MOINES – After appeals from 5 states which sought to ban same-sex marriages were rejected Monday, the Iowa GOP bashed the decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. “The grassroots Republicans who

DES MOINES – A state worker who was fired from his job at the Iowa Department of Transportation stands to be reimbursed by Iowa taxpayers for the nearly two years that passed

NIT – Steve King is reveling in the anger and vitriol some American citizens have for him. The button-pushing Republican Congressman sat down with his wife, Marilyn, two days ago and read

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Holder on Monday called cuts to early voting a ‘step backward’ as restrictions take effect in Ohio and elsewhere. On the heels of the Supreme Court’s decision late

HAMPTON – Candidate for Iowa Senate Shawn Dietz this weekend said that he believes human life begins at conception. The abortion issue has always been a hot-button topic, and can ignite strong

MASON CITY – An employee at Northside Liquor has been cited for selling alcohol to an underage customer. On October 1, 2014, police department employees observed an employee at Northside Liquor, located

DES MOINES – A new poll released Thursday shows a tighter race for Governor, and Democrat Jack Hatch feels like he has some wind in his sails. Current Iowa polling results released

WASHINGTON – The race for Congress between Steve King and Jim Mowrer is virtually deadlocked, a new poll shows. The poll, released this week by the SMART-TD’s Iowa Legislative board, asked potential

From Senator Amanda Ragan – Thousands of older Americans face abuse, neglect and exploitation every year. Some are particularly vulnerable because they depend on others to help them with the most basic

HAMPTON – The Shawn Dietz Campaign announced a significant endorsement Thursday morning. Former Arkansas Governor, 2008 Iowa Caucus winner, and Fox News television and syndicated radio host, Mike Huckabee has announced his

DES MOINES – The latest poll numbers released Tuesday by Public Policy Polling (PPP) shows a very tight race for U.S. Senate in Iowa between Democrat Bruce Braley and Republican Joni Ernst.

DES MOINES – ­­The Senate Oversight Committee met today in Des Moines and approved recommendations in response to a series of revelations that started when it was reveal that fired state employees were

DES MOINES – The race for Governor in Iowa has seemed like a foregone conclusion, with incumbent Terry Branstad comfortably ahead in polls, but Democratic challenger Jack Hatch says the race is

SHEFFIELD – Saturday evening, the Franklin County Republican Party along with 50 guests, recognized and honored retiring 3rd District Iowa Congressman Tom Latham for his 20 years of service to Iowans in

CHARLES CITY -A group of citizens in Floyd county wants to expand the Board of Supervisors from three members to five. At the August 18, 2014 Floyd County Board of Supervisors meeting,

MINNEAPOLIS – Friday morning, state officials raided a Minneapolis non-profit agency loosley-connected to city hall that is supposed to “eliminate poverty” in Minnesota’s largest city. A Minnesota state Senator, Republican Scott Newman of

DES MOINES – State Auditor Mary Mosiman was ordered to pay back a week’s worth of vacation pay she accepted and her opponent in the upcoming election pounced on her over the

Remarks by Attorney General Eric Holder Announcing His Plans to Depart Justice Department: Washington, DC – I come to this moment with very mixed emotions. Proud of what the men and women

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today issued the following statement regarding Attorney General Eric Holder’s resignation: “It is good news that Eric Holder has announced his resignation. Sadly, he

DES MOINES – An audit completed by the state auditor’s office at the behest of Senator Liz Mathis, a Democrat from Cedar Rapids, shows that six persons who worked for Iowa Secretary

DES MOINES – Starting today, Thursday, September 25, Iowans may vote early in-person by absentee ballot at their county auditor’s office or satellite voting location. This option is available through Monday, November

DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds on Tuesday congratulated Floyd County on achieving Home Base Iowa Community designation. Floyd County is now the fourth in the state