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Gas prices: Trump says 'only fools' should worry about Iran war increases The president called rising oil prices short-term and "small" prices to pay in a March 8 post. Those who think otherwise, he wrote, are "fools."

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"Only fools would think differently" about gas prices hitting $3.50/gallon? 🤔

Sure, Donald. Tell that to Iowa families choosing between groceries and getting to work.

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Iowa Capital Dispatch: “GOP senators vote down Democrats’ effort to increase fines for water pollution” bit.ly/4syyme6

Maybe instead of focusing on fake problems, Iowa Republicans could focus on cleaning our waters for a change?

That's why we must come together to support our neighbors and hold these lawmakers accountable. We won't go quiet!

🚨 Iowa Republicans just sent SF 579 to the Governor’s desk, barring local civil rights protections.🚨

LGBTQ+ Iowans deserve to live in a state where politicians focus on the real issues. But right now, GOP lawmakers are pushing their hateful agenda instead.

What was that about gas prices in Iowa, Trump?
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Iowa taxpayers are now paying tuition for 99% of private school students, despite no oversight into private schools. Meanwhile, public schools across the state continue to cut their budgets. 🚨🚨🚨

NEW from Axios: “DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says” bit.ly/4reM6cS

“Conversion therapy” has no place in Iowa!
Let’s not go back in time. Tell your state rep to OPPOSE HF 2557, up for debate TODAY.

🚨TOMORROW: House debate is expected on HF 2563, the bill putting restrictions on medication abortion, despite it being safer than Viagra. 🚨

Tell your state rep: Stop attacking our rights and personal decisions!! Stand against the ban on telehealth access for medication abortion NOW.

Higher costs from tariffs, gutted health care and the attacks on American cities don’t give confidence to us… What do you think?

NEW: Gov. Reynolds spent millions of federal dollars on a jet instead of help for Iowans. 👀👀👀

She targeted IPERS, starved public schools, and gutted unemployment benefits while living large… Great legacy!!!
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Let's remember this while Trump keeps saying we're "winning" tonight:

Nickel and Dime Nunn — What Is He Costing Your Family? Rep. Zach Nunn voted to raise your grocery, health care, and energy costs. Calculate your personal cost and share the results.

Rep. Nunn said Trump’s tariffs are “winning.” Are they for you? See how much his votes are costing you with the new cost calculator: nickel-and-dime-nunn.com

The Miller-Meeks Markup — What Is She Costing Your Family? Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted to raise your grocery, health care, and energy costs. Calculate your personal cost and share the results.

While Rep. Miller-Meeks cheers on Trump’s address, Iowa families are struggling to make ends meet. Want to see how much her votes are costing you? Check out miller-meeks-markup.com

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On a positive note, the total abortion ban has failed. Clearly, we have a lot of work to do. But together, we can make progress. Sign up for our High Five newsletter for more updates throughout the session here: bit.ly/4qRTXNw

Libraries, SNAP, civil rights. Which Iowa bills beat funnel deadline? See which bills lived and died after the Iowa Legislature's first "funnel" deadline of 2026.

🚨🚨🚨 Bills to end vaccination requirements, restrict library freedom, end telehealth access to medication abortion and expand the “Don’t Say Gay” law are still alive at the Iowa Legislature. 🚨🚨🚨

It’s been nearly a decade of Republican leadership in Iowa. Is your life better?

Reminder: Over $300 million of your tax dollars are going to private schools this school year. So what about public education? Once again, Iowa Republicans are refusing to give our public schools what they need, leading to more cuts across the state…

During Black History Month, we’re highlighting groundbreaking Black leaders in Iowa, who deserve to be represented in history. Today, we focus on Cheryl Browne, who broke barriers in Iowa and nationwide. #BlackHistoryMonth

Have A Heart, Miller-Meeks! Craft A Heartfelt Message To Your Representative · Progress Iowa This Valentine’s Day, we are calling on Representative Miller-Meeks to have a heart. We’ll create a hand-crafted postcard Valentine to be delivered to Rep Miller-Meeks, letting her know all the ways s...

💔 This Valentine’s Day, we’re asking Rep. Miller-Meeks to have a heart.

Join us for a creative evening of making Valentines, telling our representative about all the ways she’s breaking our hearts, and how we can hold her accountable. RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/progressiowa...

Medication abortion is safer than Viagra, but you don’t see Iowa Republicans putting restrictions on that…

Tell your senator: Stop attacking our rights and personal decisions!! Stand against the ban on telehealth access for medication abortion NOW.

Iowa bill advances to ban school-library partnerships over book fears House Study Bill 636 would ban partnerships between schools and public libraries over fears that kids have access to inappropriate books.

Hey Iowa House Republicans: READ THE ROOM! Iowans need: a raise, clean water, and fully-funded public schools. Instead, you're focused on… stopping kids from reading? Seriously?

Want to be popular? How about cleaning our waters, fully funding public schools and not pushing child labor?! #Iowa

During Black History Month, we’re highlighting groundbreaking Black leaders in Iowa, many who've not been but deserve to be represented in history. Today, we focus on James B. Morris and his strategic work with the law and media to fight for civil rights.

👏👏👏 Iowans do NOT want to be fed more Trump propaganda! Shout out to everyone who protested, standing up for our neighbors here, in MN and across the US. We all deserve a safe future we can actually afford! www.desmoinesregister.com/picture-gall...

Man killed in Minneapolis by federal agents identified as VA nurse Alex Pretti: ‘He wanted to help people’ Alex Pretti, 37, worked in the ICU at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and had assisted on scientific research

This tragedy is a direct result of the cruel and inhumane immigration policies championed by the Trump administration and Iowa’s representatives. We stand in solidarity with Minnesotans demanding justice for Alex Pretti. No family should have to suffer this heartbreak again.
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