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As Iowa's legislators unite in prayer and tackle pressing issues, a new bill on real property equity takes center stage—what's at stake for everyday Iowans?

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Iowa House holds prayer and introduces new real property equity bill
House approved journal and introduced House file 981 on real property equity.
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March 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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michaelkeen1.substack.com/p/iowas-betr... #IowaLegislature #TransRights #CivilRights #Unconstitutional #IowaSenate #IowaHouse #IowaGovernor
Iowa’s Betrayal: Legalizing Discrimination, Igniting Economic Disaster, and the Fight to Overturn It
How a Reckless Attack on Civil Rights Will Cost Iowa Its Economy, Reputation, and Legal Standing
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March 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/p...
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Iowa bill would require 'In God We Trust' display, 2 minutes of silence in public schools
The bill would also require classrooms to observe two minutes of silent time each day preceding the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
www.desmoinesregister.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Who is with me? I want to know what's going on in the world (bc we see what happens when ppl don't know) but I don't want to seek it out bc I know it will exhaust me. #iowalegislature #Republicans #pollution #waterquality #education
January 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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The Iowa State Legislature gathered in heartfelt remembrance of Representative Martin Graber, celebrating his legacy of love and community support during a poignant prayer led by his colleague.

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Representative Dunwell leads prayer honoring late colleague Martin Graber during legislative session
The legislative session remembers Martin Graber while offering support to his grieving family.
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February 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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#Iowaschools #Iowalegislature
Is there no end?

Funding earmarked for teacher salaries would follow students to charter schools under a bill advancing in the Iowa House.

Supporters of the bill say the extra money will help charter schools hire more staff while still offering competitive salaries.
February 9, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Latest research project has expanded and I’m breaking it into smaller, better digestible chunks. Enjoy this article: www.linkedin.com/pulse/iowa-m... #AI #Iowa #power #nuclearenergy #CEO #CIO #Policy #CleanEnergy #DataCenter #IowaLegislature
Iowa as a Model for the Future of Clean Energy and Nuclear Integration
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of technological innovation, but it also brings with it unprecedented energy demands. AI-driven data centers, the backbone of this dig...
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November 22, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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Ottumwa lawmakers faced questions on transgender care, abortion, and school funding.

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Ottumwa residents press lawmakers on transgender rights, private school funding
OTTUMWA — In the wake of rowdy political forums across the country, Saturday's legislative forum hosted by Ottumwa's League of Women Voters wasn't immune from a couple of disruptions.
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April 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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This bill is a legal time bomb. Once you allow one religious chaplain in public schools, you can’t stop others—whether you like it or not. buff.ly/Jk7TJfs
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April 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Iowa’s Betrayal: Legalizing Discrimination, Igniting Economic Disaster, and the Fight to Overturn It
How a Reckless Attack on Civil Rights Will Cost Iowa Its Economy, Reputation, and Legal Standing
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March 2, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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📢 More anti-trans legislation on the horizon in Iowa 📢 This bill would encourage bullying by allowing students and staff to deadname trans youth. Speak out now against HF80. Contact Iowa House subcommittee members Helena Hayes, Henry Stone, and Heather Matson. #transrights #iowalegislature
January 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Lawmakers clash in Iowa as a senator questions the priorities of government spending, emphasizing the vital role of bureaucrats amidst chaotic budget debates.

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Congressional debate highlights chaos of government layoffs and budget priorities
Lawmakers criticize bureaucracy impact and shift focus on food assistance expenses.
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February 18, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Iowa's Senate just introduced a game-changing resolution that could transform the legislative process by enforcing stricter rules on bill submissions and financial transparency.

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Senate establishes new rules for bill submissions and amendments
Senate enacts rules for typing and filing bills and amendments by deadline.
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March 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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With all due respect, which is not a lot for the #IowaLegislature, fuck this.
March 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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This is what corrupt Republican politicians do…Pay off the base, deliberately disregard what’s best for the state.

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Iowa's largest counties face moratorium on economic development incentives under new bill
A new Republican-backed bill aims to bolster the economies of smaller Iowa towns by restricting cash incentives for projects in the state's four most populated
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March 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Not extending discrimination protections to cover #genderidentity is bad enough, but the #IowaLegislature removing protections that have been in place since 2007 is cruel and unprecedented and further proof that the #RepublicanParty is morally bankrupt.
Iowa lawmakers vote to remove gender identity as a protected class
Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature voted Thursday to remove gender identity as a protected class from the state’s civil rights code, sending the first-of-its-kind measure to Gov. Kim Reynolds (R).&n…
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February 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Bro, I think glyphosate has enough people standing up for it, considering the majority (R) of the #IowaLegislature passed a law to BAN accountability for manufacturers.
March 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Clean water should NEVER be a privilege. But in Iowa, our legislators put profits before our health year after year. We must demand that the Iowa Legislature take action to combat water pollution in our state! #IALegis #IowaLegislature #Water #Iowa
www.thegazette.com/environment-...
Image of a man standing in front of a brick wall, wearing a black shirt and sunglasses. People in winter coats and hats are walking past him. He is holding a cardboard sign over his head. White superimposed lettering on the sign says "I can't believe we have to fight for clean water."
March 31, 2025 at 10:14 PM