28 Jun 2016

First general election poll shows Chuck Grassley’s vulnerability

By Rick Martin

Grassley under 50, leads by only single digits, approval remains under 50 percent

DES MOINES, Iowa – As his name suddenly appears on POLITICO's Senate Race Rankings, the first general election poll in the Iowa U.S Senate race shows Chu...
28 Jun 2016

State Construction Projects in Jeopardy, Stalled

By Rick Martin

Governor and GOP Leaders proposed stopgap budget ensures important public works projects continue

 

 

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Randy Blan...

27 Jun 2016

Terrorism on the Homeland

By Rick Martin

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

 

 

In the U.S. Senate today, in an attempt to change the subject away from the Obama Administration’s lack of a strategy to stop radical Islam and the hatred aimed at America and Americans, Min...

27 Jun 2016

Blum Votes to Reduce Disclosure of Secret Money Donors

By Rick Martin

Shameful bill reduces transparency & opens door to illegal foreign political contributions

 

Yesterday, Congressman Blum

17 Jun 2016

​Smiddy Continues Fight for Second Amendment Rights

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his effort to protect the Second Amendment and expand access to outdoor traditions, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, worked to allow sound suppressors on firearms while opposing efforts to restrict the sale of ...

17 Jun 2016

Patty Judge wins nomination to challenge Chuck Grassley

By Rick Martin

“The Judge Chuck Grassley can’t ignore”

DES MOINES, Iowa – Patty Judge has won the Democratic nomination to challenge Chuck Grassley in November. Judge released the following statement on her win tonight:
 
“I’m ...
17 Jun 2016

Madigan Cancels Session, Illinoisans Suffer

By Rick Martin

Mike Madigan 

17 Jun 2016

Time for Springfield Politicians to Work Together

By Rick Martin

Legislators Need to Come Together, Compromise to Stop Nuclear Plant Closures

 

 

Last week, Exelon

06 Jun 2016

Dan Swanson Calls on Legislators to Return to Springfield Immediately and Pass a Balanced Budget

By Rick Martin

(Submitted by Aaron DeGroot)

Failure is the only way to describe this General Assembly. With the end of regular session, politicians in Springfield, led by Speaker Madigan, failed to meet their constitutionally-mandated duty to pass a bala...

06 Jun 2016

Patty Judge announces Standing Up for Iowa Tour through June 7th primary

By Rick Martin

DES MOINES, Iowa – Patty Judge will stop in communities across the state in the final days of the U.S. Senate primary, talking with community leaders and voters about her campaign and her commitment to strengthening working families in Iowa.

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