by O. Kay Henderson | Jan 26, 2023 | News, Politics & Government
A bill that would let Iowans pay extra for a license plate that bears the message “don’t tread on me” has cleared a Senate subcommittee. If the bill becomes law, a specialty Iowa license plate in the image of the yellow Gadsden Flag would be created,...
by O. Kay Henderson | Aug 15, 2022 | News, Politics & Government
Rick Stewart, the Libertarian candidate for governor, says ending the nation’s war on drugs is his “most important” priority. “It’s the worst mistake this country has ever made,” Stewart said during a speech on the Des Moines...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Oct 20, 2020 | News, Politics & Government
A Cedar Rapids man who ran for the U.S. Senate as an independent in 2014 is the Libertarian Party’s nominee for Senate in 2020. Rick Stewart was the Libertarian’s nominee for state ag secretary in 2018 as well. “Libertarian ideals are what our Iowa...
by O. Kay Henderson | Aug 5, 2019 | News, Politics & Government
The Libertarian Party of Iowa and one of its 2018 candidates have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent change in Iowa election law. Jake Porter of Council Bluffs, last year’s Libertarian candidate for governor, said it will likely reduce the number of third...
by O. Kay Henderson | Nov 2, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
There’s a tight race in Iowa’s third congressional district as the incumbent faces a well-financed challenger. Simpson College political science professor John Epperson says a lot of money is being spent on this race. “I think Democrats have a chance...
