22 Jan 2019

Tony McCombie Signs onto Fair Maps Legislation

By David Kubik

SPRINGFIELD, IL (January 22, 2019) — State Representative Tony McCombie (R-71st) announced she is joining 43 of her House Republican colleagues by co-sponsoring HJRCA 10. Implementation of this constitutional amendment will take the shady redistricting process out of the control of corrupt politicians.

22 Jan 2019

Secretary Pate appoints new State Administrator of Elections; Kline to Retire as Deputy Commissioner of Elections

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IA (January 22, 2019) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces the hiring of Heidi Burhans as Iowa’s Administrator of Elections. Burhans will serve as a key liaison with all 99 county auditors and the Iowa Legislature. She is currently the Madison County Auditor.

13 Jan 2019

Iowa Gun Rights Movement Suffers Major Blow

By Iowa Firearms Coalition

Secretary of State’s failure appears to have undone Constitutional Amendment

Members of the Iowa Firearms Coalition (IFC) have just received word of what appears to a massive blow to their efforts to add the Right to Keep and Bear Arms to the State of Iowa’s Constitution.

06 Nov 2018

Today is the most important day of the year

By Illinois Votes

Today is Election Day! Most polls close at 7 pm so don't delay. Not sure who to vote for? Get in-depth candidate information. Still have questions? Give us a call at (312) 427-8330.

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31 Oct 2018

Current 10-30 Illinois Governors Race Poll

By Andy Harris

Illinois Herald-Review’s current Governors Race “live” Poll ...  Kash JACKSON 45% / Rauner 25% / McCann 19% / JB Pritzker 11%

23 Oct 2018

Gregg Johnson Will Donate Legislative Salary to Community Non-Profits

By Greg Johnson

East Moline, IL – Gregg Johnson, Democratic candidate for Illinois State Senate District 36, announced at a campaign stop on Sunday that he will donate his entire legislative salary to local non-profits hurt by the 700-day budget crisis created by Governor Rauner and State Senator Anderson.

27 Sep 2018

Appropriations Process Still Broken

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

Congress has passed a minibus appropriations bill containing two of the 12 appropriations bills and a continuing resolution until December 7 covering any appropriations bills that have not yet been passed. The minibus now goes to the President for his signature. Last week, the President signed a separate minibus containing three of the 12 bills.

11 Sep 2018

Reynolds, Hubbell Campaigns Agree to Debates

By Hubbell Press

Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell have agreed to three gubernatorial debates. The debates will feature the Democratic and Republican nominees in Des Moines, Sioux City, and Davenport. The campaigns have accepted invitations from hosts for the following dates and locations:

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

KCCI and the Des Moines Register

Time: 7:00-8:00pm

Location: Des Moines

06 Sep 2018

“Kavanaugh Appears on Solid Ground to Win Confirmation”; “Democrats Struggle for a Unified Message”

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – After more than 12 hours of questioning on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s second day of hearings on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be the next Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States, Kavanaugh’s record holds up to intense scrutiny from senators.

06 Sep 2018

EMILY's List Endorses Rita Hart for Lieutenant Governor of Iowa

By Lindsay Crete

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Rita Hart for lieutenant governor of Iowa. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, released the following statement:

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