This week I was greeted with spring weather as I arrived in Des Moines and the Iowa State Capitol on Monday. First order of business was organization and scheduling to move bills we are working on … more

This week has been a very productive week in the Iowa Senate. We have had important bills, debates, and meetings take place over the course of the week. I served on several subcommittees, chairing … more

Friends, This week the Iowa House of Representatives passed a piece of legislation that streamlines and realigns the state government of Iowa. It has been nearly 40 years since the organization of … more

Funnel week may be over, but that doesn’t mean all of the work is over. Subcommittees will be done for the most part, but now my time will be focused on debate and running the bills I chaired … more

Some members of the Iowa Senate do not think that public notices published in newspapers remain relevant and necessary. A bill filed in the newly formed Technology Committee just over a week ago … more

As the first funnel week ends, I realize how much has been accomplished in the short time we have been back in the chamber since the first part of January. This week much progress was made on a … more

In her Condition of the State address, the Governor unveiled a proposal to streamline the state government by realigning the structure of state government in order to improve the organization and … more

On Wednesday House Republicans approved a bill aimed at empowering teachers to retake control of their classrooms. House Republicans have heard from many teachers across the state about the struggles … more

Paperback Jack Loren D. Estleman Forge Books ISBN 978-1-250-82731-9 $26.99 When was the last time you read a crime noir novel that glued you to your chair? If it’s been a while, you might … more

Week 7 was an extremely busy week. There was a full schedule of subcommittee meetings from the time I arrived all throughout the week. This work is all in preparation for the first funnel deadline … more