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Fundraising in nine Iowa House battleground districts suggests that GOP candidates might be in a stronger position than once thought, but the Democrats still have the upper hand, according to reports filed last month with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board.

Roughly a week before the final primary filing period ended, the state legislative races were number-crunched in relation to gender. At that snapshot in time, it seemed that Iowa might, at best, maintain its mediocre record in terms of percentage of women serving in Des Moines. What a difference a week can make.
While it’s difficult [...]

Republican leaders in the legislature say they are worried that the Democrat-controlled state government will continue on its spending spree without any regard for the taxpayers of Iowa.

Although lawmakers have a full-agenda of issues facing them this year, House Minority Leader Christopher Rants said he doesn’t expect gay marriage to get much attention.

Republicans have shone [...]

Iowa lawmakers will be honored for helping to prevent discrimination against gays and lesbians as well as mandating that the state’s school districts establish anti-bullying policies.

The awards will be presented Friday during Iowa’s Matthew Shepard Scholarship Awards Dinner at the Hotel Fort Des Moines.
“I am extremely honored to have been a part of this legislation [...]