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Bills that DID NOT pass the legislative funnel
A list of bills - both good and bad - that did not survive the first legislative funnel.
read more3.3.17 First funnel reportback
Republicans at the Statehouse are carrying water for big-moneyed corporate special interests at our expense. We’ve seen attacks on our water, our wages, and our healthcare. We’ve seen attacks on women, immigrants, and people of color.
The good news is that some of these attacks didn’t make it through the “first funnel,” which means they are no longer eligible for debate this year. We now have a clearer picture of the biggest threats that we’re facing.
URGENT: 3 public hearings Monday, March 6
Three public hearings have been scheduled on big-deal, important issues that directly impact everyday Iowans – and we need you there to weigh in. These bills affect all of us – workers, voters and our environment.
read moreVoter ID is VOTER SUPPRESSION
Secretary of State, Paul Pate and Iowa Republicans are set out to make voting harder for everyday Iowans. Here's why "Voter ID" is a bad idea.
read moreReportback: Emergency Clean Water Meeting with Bill Stowe on HF 316
Nearly 170 people packed the CCI office to join the clean water fightback! Des Moines Water Works Director Bill Stowe and DMWW board members Graham Gillette and Mark Wallace gave us the low-down on what the legislature is attempting to do with two bad bills in the House and the Senate that would dismantle the DMWW and distribute $270 million of assets to surrounding customers.
read moreDON’T LET IOWA BECOME THE NEXT STAND YOUR GROUND STATE
House Republicans introduced a big omnibus gun bill this week, HSB 133. While there are many concerns with the bill, our biggest concern is the provisions in this bill that would effectively make Iowa a “Stand Your Ground” state - a measure with clear racial bias that makes our communities less safe.
read moreLIVE STREAMING 101
As legislative forums and direct actions continue to stay hot across the state, we’ve been getting more and more questions on how to live-stream these events. Check out this quick how-to-live stream tutorial to learn everything you need to know on how to utilize this insanely effective tool!
read moreALERT: Dangerous corporate power bill on the move
A bill that lowers the county minimum wage increase for 100K Iowans is on the move … but read why this bill is even more dastardly than that.
read moreLegislature moves to lower minimum wage increases
TAKE ACTION: The House Local Government sub-committee met to discuss HSB 92, a bill that would prohibit counties and cities from having local control in employment matters, including establishing a minimum wage.
read moreSTORIFY: Iowans reject HF 265 “You’re Not Welcome Here” bill
Add your name to the list of Iowans willing to TAKE ACTION and stand up for immigrants. Click here. Learn more: Immigrant attack bill comes to Iowa Six ways to fight back this legislative session VIDEO: Why we Lobby Stay plugged in! Legislative “coffees” in your area Sign up for our emails! Join as a member today. Follow us...
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