TFL’s Capitol Connection

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May 19, 2025 - Big wins, big plans: Here's what really happened this session! May 20, 2025

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In this special recap episode, TFL's Capitol Team breaks down the top 3 wins from the legislative session—plus how a dangerous bill was defeated. We’re also pulling back the curtain on the big issues heading into 2026.

If you care about Iowa, families, or freedom—this is the one to hear.

May 2, 2025 - A GOOD news episode! May 02, 2025

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The FAMiLY Leader's top #prolife priority this session has passed! PLUS: Praise and #prayer resound at the Iowa Capitol, and more ...

April 25, 2025 - Top 5 bills yet to pass this session Apr 25, 2025

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As time draws short this legislative session, The FAMiLY Leader's Capitol Team discusses the top 5 bills we want to see pass before the gavel drops - including a pro-life game changer and new protections to safeguard kids from online porn.

April 11, 2025 - Special, pro-life episode Apr 11, 2025

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Iowa's pro-life movement is taking ground, though not in the way everyone might expect.

In this special episode, TFL spotlights the history of saving babies in Iowa and the new, cultural front that will determine the pro-life movement's future.

April 4, 2025 - Great news at '2nd Funnel' deadline! Apr 04, 2025

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The Iowa Legislature's "second funnel" has arrived, narrowing which bills live - and die - this session. And The FAMiLY Leader is excited to report a banner year for #ProLife and pro-family legislation!

Join TFL's Drew Zahn and Ryan Benn for more on the good news:

March 28, 2025 - Critical deadline approaching! Mar 28, 2025

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Iowa's "second funnel" deadline, which determines which bills live and die this session, is week away!

The FAMiLY Leader's Chuck Hurley and Ryan Benn update the status on key bills protecting doctors, children, life, and more.

March 21, 2025 - Taking a stand against gambling Mar 21, 2025

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The FAMiLY Leader stands not on political parties, but on biblical issues.

In this episode, TFL's Drew Zahn, Chuck Hurley, and Ryan Benn discuss why TFL is opposing a GOP-led bill to expand online gambling.

PLUS: Specific ways YOU can be a voice on Capitol Hill!

March 14, 2025 - Devil in the details Mar 14, 2025

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Why is it so difficult to get common sense legislation - like protecting children online - passed through Congress?

With insight you won't get anywhere else, TFL's Chuck Hurley and Ryan Benn reveal why many top priorities are still hung up in the lawmaking process.

PLUS: Lowering Iowa taxes, championing life, and more.

March 7, 2025 - Life at conception and first funnel Mar 08, 2025

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As the Iowa Legislature's "first funnel" deadline passes, some bills survived to be debated, and others - like "life at conception" - did not. TFL's Chuck Hurley and Ryan Benn break down the what and the why of the bills that live and die.

Feb. 28, 2025 - Historic victory on sex & gender! Mar 01, 2025

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TFL's Chuck Hurley describes this week's win as "one of the most significant in my 34 years at the Iowa Capitol."

Listen in as The FAMiLY Leader team discusses the process, the protests, and more behind the passing of Iowa's precedent-setting Sex & Gender Clarity Act.

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