Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to be in Des Moines tomorrow afternoon to campaign for Republican David Young, the incumbent in Iowa's third congressional district. Cindy Axne of West Des Moines, Young's Democratic opponent, says Young should use the occasion to lobby Pence. "I think it's … [Read more...]
Terse exchanges in tonight’s Reynolds-Hubbell debate
Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell met for an often combative debate in Sioux City tonight. The hour-long forum featured strict time limits for the candidates' answers to moderator's questions, but about halfway through the two veered off topic in this sharp … [Read more...]
No King versus Scholten debate in Iowa’s fourth district
It's political debate season in Iowa. Half a dozen debates among candidates for governor and congress have been held already. The final two debates between Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell will be held tonight and this Sunday. There will be no debate, … [Read more...]
Reynolds and Hubbell to debate on Sioux City stage tonight
Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell meet tonight for their second "live" TV debate. According to Dordt College political science professor Jeff Taylor, debates do not sway many voters. "If a candidate makes a serious gaffe or error or some kind of big blunder … [Read more...]
Testy exchanges in final debate between Blum and Finkenauer
Republican Congressman Rod Blum and Abby Finkenauer, his Democratic challenger, had a contentious debate tonight, their final face-off before the November election. The first district candidates fielded questions on immigration, college affordability, the Farm Bill and the tax cut package Blum … [Read more...]
State tax growth projected at 4.9 percent this year
A three-member panel of financial experts has increased its estimate of state tax receipts in the current budgeting year by nearly $360 million. The Revenue Estimating Conference predicts tax growth this year will be 4.9 percent, but in the following year it will be 1.7 percent as the GOP crafted … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley still hoping for legislation to cut drug costs
The legislation he was backing to cut prescription drug costs failed, but Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the idea may still become reality. "All of this advertisement on pharmaceuticals that you see on TV with all the warnings and all the advantages, ought to include the price," Grassley says, … [Read more...]
Congressional candidates Axne, Finkenauer report big fundraising totals
Candidates for congress were required to report their quarterly fundraising totals yesterday and the two Democratic women running for congress in Iowa reported seven-figure campaign contribution totals. In the first congressional district, Democrat Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque raised $1.6 … [Read more...]
Gubernatorial candidates debate funding for mental health care
The Republican, Democrat and Libertarian running for governor disagree on the financing for the state's mental health system. Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law this spring to address some of the gaps in the system for adults seeking treatment. "The landmark legislation … [Read more...]
Forum on mental health, addiction draws personal stories from candidates
Three candidates for governor spend part of Sunday afternoon discussing how to improve access to mental health and substance abuse treatment in Iowa. Options for financing and expanding treatment were covered and debated, but the candidates each made a point of urging Iowans to seek treatment for … [Read more...]