Mastodawn

It's been almost 2 months since Mariannette Miller-Meeks defended Trump's war with Iran against "unfair" news coverage, comparing it to coverage of the Vietnam war. Does Miller-Meeks still believe this is a "much shorter conflict than anticipated?" #IA01

LauraRBelin May 11

As many states with GOP trifectas rush to approve new gerrymandered maps, I wrote about the guardrails that prevent Iowa Republicans from doing the same to shore up competitive seats in #IA01, #IA02, and #IA03.
https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/05/11/why-iowa-wont-join-the-gerrymandering-stampede/

Why Iowa won't join the gerrymandering stampede

Why hasn't Iowa's Republican trifecta pushed for mid-decade gerrymandering? Laura Belin explains the legal guardrails.

Bleeding Heartland

LauraRBelin May 2

New post by Ed Tibbetts: While health care has become more expensive, ads promoting #IA01's Mariannette Miller-Meeks try to convince Iowans their costs are going down.
https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/05/01/ad-falsely-suggests-miller-meeks-led-charge-for-less-expensive-health-care/

Ad falsely suggests Miller-Meeks led charge for “less expensive health care”

Ed Tibbetts: While health care has become more expensive, advocates for Miller-Meeks try to convince Iowans their costs are going down.

Bleeding Heartland

American Bridge 21st Century Apr 30

Mariannette Miller-Meeks claims she was "vilified" for comments she made about food stamps as Iowa's top public health official. What she leaves out is that she made those claims about food stamp use without evidence. #IA01

American Bridge 21st Century Apr 30

#IA01 Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks: "There should not have been restrictions on ivermectin." Uh, what?

American Bridge 21st Century Apr 30

WATCH: #IA01 Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks refuses to call for her colleague Cory Mills to resign despite the serious misconduct allegations against him.

LauraRBelin Apr 22

It's late but I just posted my written recap of Monday night's "KHOI's Capitol Week."
We spent most of the 30 minutes on 2026 campaign news, and covered one story from the state legislature (the return of a medication abortion bill).
#IAGov #IASen #IA01 #IA02 #IA03 #IA04

https://laurabelin.substack.com/p/governors-race-news-1q-fundraising

Governor's race news, 1Q fundraising, abortion bill returns

April 20 edition of "KHOI's Capitol Week"

Iowa politics with Laura Belin

LauraRBelin Apr 15

My recap of the latest "KHOI's Capitol Week" is up, with the audio file and a detailed written summary, for those who would rather read.
Spencer Dirks and I covered a ton of 2026 campaign stories, plus some news from Congress and the Iowa Senate's property tax reform bill. #IAGov #IASen #IA01 #IA02 #IA03 #IA04
https://laurabelin.substack.com/p/new-poll-candidates-spar-in-governor

New poll, candidates spar in governor & Senate race

April 13 edition of "KHOI's Capitol Week"

Iowa politics with Laura Belin

American Bridge 21st Century Apr 14

Mariannette Miller-Meeks sits on the subcommittee that oversees drug pricing, yet she rented her DC apartment from Big Pharma lobbyists. #IA01

LauraRBelin Apr 8

After a full day at the legislature, I've finished my recap of Monday's "KHOI's Capitol Week."
The audio file is here, along with a rundown of topics covered. We try to include Iowa politics stories you won't see elsewhere.

#IASen #IA01 #IAGov #ialegis
https://laurabelin.substack.com/p/battleground-races-green-light-for

Battleground races, green light for school book ban

April 6 edition of "KHOI's Capitol Week"

Iowa politics with Laura Belin