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EXTREME 16: Iowans Call B.S. on Reynolds

March 24th, 2023 - Posted By: Progress Iowa

You’ve heard of the Sweet Sixteen. Now there’s the Extreme Sixteen, released by advocacy group Progress Iowa. After receiving online nominations, the organization released its annual bracket of the most extreme politicians and interest groups in Iowa. 

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The Truth About Moms for Liberty in Iowa

March 22nd, 2023 - Posted By: Progress Iowa

If you’re like many concerned Iowans, you may also be wondering where Moms for Liberty suddenly emerged up from this state session. Well, we’re here to help answer where this group, largely funded by out-of-state dark money donors, came from and why they’re really in Iowa. 

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New Poll Shows Widespread Opposition To Book Banning, Curriculum Censorship

March 9th, 2023 - Posted By: Progress Iowa

A new national poll reported widespread disapproval of banning books and limiting curriculum in the classroom, both of which have been proposed during this year’s Iowa legislative session. 

The survey, conducted by Navigator Research, measured public opinion on a variety of issues including banning books that some parents find to have questionable content, the banning of high school classes like African American history, and whether legislation should be passed to prevent children from playing on sports teams that match their gender identity. 

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The 4 things Iowans need to know about Ron DeSantis

March 8th, 2023 - Posted By: Progress Iowa

Governor Ron DeSantis thinks he can differentiate himself from former President Donald Trump, but we know he’s more of the same and follows Trump’s playbook to the letter. Iowans are tired of the political games and  want leaders to solve real problems. Sadly, just like Trump and Governor Reynolds, DeSantis is following in Trump’s steps to attack our freedoms and sow division and fear to engage MAGA supporters in the conservative party. He’s out of step with Iowans who deserve the facts: 

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Trump Hires All-Nepotism Team In Attempt To Reboot

February 21st, 2023 - Posted By: Progress Iowa

Yesterday former President Trump hired Eric Branstad, son of former Governor Terry Branstad, and Bobby Kaufmann, son of Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann, to lead his Iowa caucus campaign and reboot his political career. Kaufmann is also an Iowa representative, in the seat his father held until he retired so his son could run.

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Iowans Stand With Transgender Students, Protest Pence

February 16th, 2023 - Posted By: Progress Iowa

Yesterday a group of Iowans came together to stand up for the freedom for every Iowan to thrive, and oppose former Vice President Mike Pence spreading misinformation about our children. Pence was in Iowa to promote his out-of-state special interest group that is targeting LGBTQ youth by running dishonest and hateful political ads

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Research Memo: Zach Nunn Goes MAGA, Abandons Iowa

February 6th, 2023 - Posted By: Matt Sinovic

A series of opinion polls demonstrate the unpopularity of Congress, including newly elected Representative Zach Nunn. Nunn has not distinguished himself as someone who will stand against political insiders and stand up for Iowans. Instead, Nunn spent his first month in office doing the bidding of MAGA Republican leadership.

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Biden Boom Continues With Shocking Jobs Report

February 3rd, 2023 - Posted By: Progress Iowa

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to the strong federal jobs report released today, showing that 517,000 jobs were added in January, more than doubling the expected number while unemployment rates hit a 53-year low: 

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After two years in office, the Biden-Harris administration delivered on their promises to rural Iowa

January 20th, 2023 - Posted By: Progress Iowa

President Joe Biden promised real solutions for rural America throughout his campaign; today, on the second anniversary of his inauguration, he has undeniably made good on those promises. 

Together with House and Senate Democrats, President Biden and Vice President Harris  have delivered historic investments to rural America through the American Rescue Plan Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Iowa alone has received more than $7.6 billion in grants and loans so far, including:

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First Roe v. Wade anniversary since Dobbs should be call to action

January 20th, 2023 - Posted By: Progress Iowa

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement recognizing this Sunday’s 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, less than a year after the United States Supreme Court overturned that landmark abortion rights case in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health: 

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January 6th Anniversary: MAGA Mayhem Continues Two Years Later  

January 6th, 2023 - Posted By: Progress Iowa

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement two years after violent insurrectionists, spurred on by former President Trump, attempted to sabotage the 2020 election in a violent attack on the United States Capitol: 

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EXIT POLL: A majority of Iowans support maintaining Social Security and Medicare benefits

December 6th, 2022 - Posted By: Progress Iowa

Progress Iowa is releasing the results of an exit poll sharing Iowans’ top priorities at the ballot box during this year’s midterm elections. The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling shows that Iowa voters overwhelmingly support maintaining benefits from Social Security and Medicare for workers who have earned those benefits. 

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