Opinion: If you can stomach watching the Iowa Legislature, I'm here to help

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

67% : Example: Our school library book ban, abortion ban, anti-LGBTQ laws and dirty water surely will keep young Iowans from moving away.
62% : Resolution -- Each chamber can approve resolutions celebrating Iowans' accomplishments and offering support for certain government actions.
56% : Example: Iowa has a long history of innovation in public education yielded by the ideas of Iowans, but a right wing think tank sent us model legislation dictating history and social studies curriculum.
54% : Lobbyists (also known as legislative liaisons) -- Organizations, industries, nonprofits and state departments employ lobbyists to provide information to lawmakers on bills.
54% : Example: The governor vetoed a bill that would have established criminal penalties for kidnapping 101 or more Dalmatians. Ways and means -- The House and Senate appoint a Ways and Means Committee charged with handling tax policy.
46% : Oversight -- Lawmakers who lead the Legislative Branch have a duty to oversee government operations within the Executive Branch, including the governor's office and state agencies.

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