New post by Bruce Lear: Given how often Iowa lawmakers mimic the Sunshine State, the new state motto should be “If Florida does it, it’s good for Iowa.” bleedingheartland.com/2024/04/20/its…

A decade ago I was in Europe and was shocked to see the kind of security synagogues there had. I never thought Jewish Americans would need to live with that level of fear.

The presidential candidate you endorsed sexually abused a woman he tried to erase, not to mention the scores of other similar allegations. But hey, you've got their back, right, with everything you've got?

At 4:15 am, on the last bill before adjourning for the year, Republicans decided that feeding hungry school kids in summer is “outside the scope” of their responsibilities & refused to vote on it. Why? Most think Gov. Kim Reynolds is wrong & they are afraid to tell her. #ialegis

The Iowa Senate has adjourned for the year without taking up the five-year moratorium on new casinos that the House approved a couple of hours ago.

This blew my mind when I was watching the Senate debate this afternoon. I had no idea this was happening.

Tortured legislators department.

Today in the Iowa House we passed Right to Repair unanimously!
This bill will remove the need for a doctor visit and Rx for a wheelchair repair & eliminates an unnecessary barrier for disabled Iowans. I have spent two years working on this issue & I am very proud!

New from Nancy Dugan: A US subsidiary of Mumbai-based pipe manufacturer Welspun Corp. Ltd. filed suit this week seeking to recover $15 million following the cancellation of contract to manufacture pipes for Summit Carbon Solutions' CO2 pipeline project.
bleedingheartland.com/2024/04/19/sum…

First conference committee meeting I’ve ever covered in the Iowa legislature. House and Senate couldn’t agree on a bill regarding minor driver’s licenses.