TFL’s Capitol Connection

April 23, 2024: Final score on Iowa legislative session Apr 23, 2024

The halls of the Capitol have grown quiet. The gavel has sounded. It took until 4:30 in the morning on a Saturday, but the 2024 Iowa legislative session has adjourned.

So which bills passed? Which fell short? And how did The FAMiLY Leader do on the bills that matter most to family and biblical values?

Veteran lobbyists Chuck Hurley and Danny Carroll join the podcast to break it down, including announcing the "final score" in baseball terms!

April 16, 2024: Why isn't Iowa protecting babies yet? Apr 16, 2024

Iowa first passed its Heartbeat Law - protecting children in the womb from the moment their heartbeats can be detected - back in 2018. But to this day, that law still has not gone into effect.

Why can't Iowa find a way to protect preborn children?

Well, just last week, a major abortion case was heard before the justices of the Iowa State Supreme Court, signaling a breakthrough may be coming soon.

The FAMiLY Leader's Drew Zahn and former State Supreme Court Clerk Ryan Benn break down where Iowa's abortion law currently stands, why it's "stuck," and why YOUR prayers are urgently needed for a key decision that might just change everything.

April 8, 2024: 3 BIG wins & an URGENT prayer request! Apr 08, 2024

TFL's Director of Policy Ryan Benn joins the podcast today to talk about an exclusive event with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, a HUGE win for religious liberty, two MORE pro-life wins for women and babies, and an urgent prayer request for one of the biggest Iowa Supreme Court cases of our lifetimes.

Listen today for one of the most significant and good news podcasts of the year!

April 1, 2024: No fool's joke - Iowa's children need YOUR help! Apr 01, 2024

Shocking truth: Tens of thousands of children suffer slavery and even death each and every year in Iowa - but the good news is, there's something YOU can do about it!

In today's episode, TFL's Capitol Connection urges you to contact your legislator about a bill that has already been demonstrated to protect thousands of children - as young as 8 or 10 years old - from being snared and enslaved by the pornography industry. And in a rare, double alert, we're asking you to contact your legislator about a separate bill that could save thousands more from the death in the abortion industry!

ALSO in today's episode: TFL's Greg Baker breaks down how TFL is having an impact around the country, even in states considered to be "deep blue":

March 26, 2024: The unseen work that impacts elections in Iowa Mar 26, 2024

By the time the November election rolls around, months and years of work have been poured into the people and the names you see on the ballot. Sometimes, the real work of winning an election happens long before the first votes are even cast!

In this special episode, The FAMiLY Leader's Capitol Connection peels back the curtain to show how TFL impacts elections long before most voters are even paying attention!

Allow us to introduce you to new TFL team member Josiah Oleson, a key player impacting elections in the state of Iowa and beyond.

March 19, 2024: 'Baby Olivia' survives deadline in fight for life Mar 19, 2024

The Iowa Legislature's "Second Funnel" deadline has come and gone, the day when we learn which bills are dead for the year and which survive to possibly be debated and signed into law.

And this year, a last-minute push saw the pro-life "Baby Olivia" bill survive by the skin of its teeth!

In fact, 13 TFL priorities have also survived the deadline, including other pro-life measures designed to help mothers in need and protect children online. Capitol insider Chuck Hurley joins the podcast to break down what still has a chance to be passed this year.

March 11, 2024: How Iowa is 'cracking the code' on poverty, addiction, & more! Mar 11, 2024

"If we're ever going to address the physical issues facing our communities, we have to address the spiritual realm." - Greg Baker, director of The FAMiLY Leader's Church Ambassador Network

Greg Baker joins Drew and Chuck this week for a special, in-depth look at the gospel-centric ministry of The FAMiLY Leader in government.

Discover how TFL is breaking down walls and building strategic partnerships to bless people in our communities struggling with poverty, addiction, broken families, and more!

March 5, 2024: MAJOR victory decades in the making! Mar 05, 2024

The FAMiLY Leader's Chuck Hurley has been fighting for this day for 13 years - and today, he's "raising the roof" to celebrate!

Join Chuck and Drew and discover why James Madison is celebrating in his grave today over the restoration of our "first liberty," a fundamental right that was undermined over 30 years ago, but now is being restored to the citizens of Iowa.

Feb. 26, 2024 - Prayer needed for a top priority! Feb 27, 2024

A top pro-life priority has hit a roadblock this session, and The FAMiLY Leader is inviting YOU to join us in prayer to see this bill passed!

While only about 15% of all Americans support the extreme position of legal, elective abortion through all 9 months of pregnancy ... in a recent state referendum, over 80% of young Ohioans voted in favor of killing preborn children right up to their birthday!

How can the young generation be so extreme on killing children? It's simple: They aren't being told the truth.

In Iowa, TFL is looking to change that ... but the "Baby Olivia" bill is being met with resistance.

Learn more about "Baby Olivia," religious liberty, protecting children online, and catch some good news from around the country in this week's episode!

Feb. 19, 2024: A raucus night, rural issues, and the first 'funnel' Feb 20, 2024

Today's jam-packed episode includes three big topics:

1. An eye-witness account of the loud, profane, and potentially illegal protests that descended upon the Iowa Capitol over gender issues.

2. A breakdown of which bills have survived the 'first funnel' winnowing process and which have fallen by the wayside.

3. The work TFL's Church Ambassador Network is doing to give legislators on-the-ground understanding of issues impacting rural Iowans and the pastors who are providing tangible solutions.

Buckle up for a fast and fascinating episode!

Feb. 12, 2024 - Lord of the Rings at the Iowa Capitol Feb 12, 2024

It's "First Funnel" week at the Iowa Capitol, where thousands of proposed bills go to die every year.

TFL's Drew Zahn and Gandalf the Grey - or, Chuck Hurley, as he's known to friends and family - explain why this looming deadline is so large and what key bills and priorities will survive to be considered this legislative session.

Tune in for more on religious liberty, right of conscience for doctors and nurses, gender and identity issues, and more. Which bills shall live, which shall die, and what does this all have to do with Lord of the Rings?

Feb. 5, 2024 - The good, the bad, and the UGLY Feb 05, 2024

TFL's Ryan Benn joins the podcast this week to discuss an ugly scene at the Iowa Capitol, as he tried to enter a subcommittee meeting to testify at the request of a legislator ... only to be blocked at the door by an angry mob!

PLUS: TFL Church Ambassador Network Deputy Director Denise Bubeck shares how pastors are making a difference in the policy arena, as they serve as legislator's eyes and ears in the real world, bringing real-life experience to the table to counter some of the fables brought by "the parade of horrors" in policy debates.

Jan. 29, 2024 - The one week we can make the MOST difference at the Capitol Jan 29, 2024

The attention of the news world left Iowa after the Caucuses ended, but in truth, perhaps the most significant week in the state is what comes next, as the Iowa Legislature discusses, debates, and listens to lobbyists on the local bills that are going to impact Iowans the most!

And in this critical week, The FAMiLY Leader was there.

TFL's Drew Zahn and Chuck Hurley explain the flurry of bills where TFL was called on to testify for biblical values in an environment that is anything but godly.

PLUS: For pastors who are considering partnering with TFL's Church Ambassador Network, just what does it look like to come to the Capitol for the first time? TFL's Noah Meyers gives you just the facts, so you know what you're getting into!

Jan. 19, 2024: Pro-abortion lie refuted & NEW tool for staying updated! Jan 19, 2024

You've likely heard this nonsense before: "Pro-lifers only care about the baby until it's born!"

Well, first of all, she's not an "it" - she's a baby. And second, TFL demonstrates in the FIRST week of this year's legislative session that pro-lifers are among the hardest workers at caring for babies AND mothers!

PLUS: TFL brings you a NEW tool for keeping track of the legislation you care about most - AND the Church Ambassador Network's Léo Lazarini explains how pastors are making the Capitol into "an open door for ministry."

Jan. 12, 2024: The Governor's plan and the Kingdom advances Jan 12, 2024

ALL-NEW FORMAT! - The FAMiLY Leader's Capitol Connection adds new segment, new guest, and new focus.

In this episode, TFL's Capitol veteran, Chuck Hurley, gives insider analysis on Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' Condition of the State Address and the legislative priorities it spells out for the coming session of the Iowa Legislature.

And introducing ... TFL's Greg Baker of the Church Ambassador Network joins us, as the Capitol Connection podcast adds a new focus on not just the policy work, but also the spiritual work that is having a major impact on the Capitol and on our communities.

Listen now, and discover there's more to the ministry at the Capitol than meets the eye!

EXCLUSIVE: Stories from the presidential trail May 25, 2023

Iowa stands unique in its first-in-the-nation place in picking the president, as candidates travel the state for months, giving everyday people the chance the meet and greet some of the nation's most powerful.

And TFL's Chuck Hurley stand unique among even Iowans, having been behind the scenes with these candidates for more than two decades.

In this episode, TFL's Ryan Benn puts Chuck Hurley on the hot seat, asking for the anecdotes - both poignant and hilarious - that Chuck has gathered over the years, working to help pick the president in one of the country's most influential states.

Countdown: 3 biggest hits from 2023 legislative session May 19, 2023

In a more fun-filled episode of TFL's Capitol Connection, TFL's Chuck Hurley leads a discussion of the biggest pieces of legislation that passed this session, as well as a few anecdotes that you won't hear anywhere else!

Listen in, as the team looks back at 2023 and looks ahead to what's coming the rest of this year ...

Legislative session recap: 'Seismic' changes in education, more May 05, 2023

On May 4, literally during the National Day of Prayer event at the Iowa Capitol, the 2023 Iowa Legislative Session officially came to a close.

TFL's Capitol Team members Chuck Hurley, Danny Carroll, and Ryan Benn break down some of the session's biggest moments, including some "seismic" shifts for the better in how Iowa does education!

Also, click here to watch the National Day of Prayer at the Iowa Capitol Rotunda: https://thefamilyleader.com/video-national-day-of-prayer-at-iowa-capitol/

SPECIAL GUEST - Iowa Catholics, evangelicals united on LIFE Apr 28, 2023

This week's episode welcomes Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference Tom Chapman to the podcast. Chapman has 17 years of experience at the Iowa Capitol and has been a cornerstone of Iowa's unique and revolutionary alliance on pro-life issues, The Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders.

Chapman joins TFL's Chuck Hurley, Ryan Benn, and Rebekah Oleson to discuss the current battle for life in Iowa and how The Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders is changing the way the battle is fought ... and won.

BREAKING NEWS: Legislature passes 'fundamental' parental rights Apr 21, 2023

A huge, legal victory for Iowa parents this week!

In this podcast, The FAMiLY Leader's Chief Legal Counsel Chuck Hurley explains why encoding parental rights in education as a "fundamental right" is such a big deal, and TFL's Capitol Team breaks down how passing the Governor's sweeping education bill impacts sexually explicit materials in Iowa schools, K-6 indoctrination in sexual orientation and gender identity, and more.

BREAKING: Inside scoop on life at Capitol, Iowa Supreme Court Apr 13, 2023

This was a monumental week in the battle to protect innocent life in the womb in Iowa, as the Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case seeking to reinstate Iowa's Heartbeat Law and potentially save thousands of babies every year.

The FAMiLY Leader was there - in the courtroom, as well as providing legal briefings to the court beforehand - and now brings YOU the latest on this significant moment for our state!

P.S. - TFL's Danny Carroll mentioned you can watch the oral arguments yourself, available through the Iowa Supreme Court YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NvW74QAl2s

Whether children live or die: At Iowa Supreme Court THIS week Apr 06, 2023

While the Iowa Legislature debates parental rights at the Capitol, the Iowa Supreme Court this week takes up a matter of life and death - a matter of thousands of babies' lives each year.

The FAMiLY Leader brings a pair of attorneys with experience at the Iowa Supreme Court to update you on both of these issues: Gov. Kim Reynolds' Parental Rights in Education bill and Iowa's Heartbeat Law at the Iowa Supreme Court.

Transgender, death, and suicide: The REAL story Mar 31, 2023

In a week marred by tragedy in Tennessee and elevated anger over transgender issues, The FAMiLY Leader's Chuck, Danny, Ryan, and Rebekah speak some truth-in-love into the tempest.

The arguments you're hearing about transgender surgeries and suicides have been deliberately skewed to influence compassionate people. This week's broadcast reveals the REAL story behind the statistics and why the truly loving response is different from what the media is pushing.

Do children belong to their parents, or to 'the community'? Mar 24, 2023

At the heart of the anger, debate, and name-calling over Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' Parental Rights in Education bill is a simple question that is dividing the Iowa Legislature - do parents have the right to direct their children's education, or must children be instructed for the "good of the collective"?

An Iowa school board member* claims the collective must come first. An Iowa senator disagrees.

In this week's podcast, The FAMiLY Leader analyzes the senator's stand for parents and celebrates his victory, not just for parents, but for students as well.

*https://www.foxnews.com/media/iowa-school-board-member-gets-ripped-saying-public-ed-teach-kids-parents-want

Iowa pushes back on 'woke' bathrooms and 'woke' scores Mar 17, 2023

Iowa parents and Iowa businesses can breathe a little easier thanks to a pair of legislative victories this week.

TFL's whole Capitol Team - Chuck, Danny, Ryan, and Rebekah - join the podcast this week to break down passing of a "bathroom bill" that will ensure schools can protect the privacy and safety of girls' showers and restrooms AND measures behind the scenes to prevent left-wing lenders from punishing conservative Iowans and their businesses with "woke scores."

"Enough!" Iowa makes multiple moves to protect children Mar 13, 2023

The headlines have been more than disturbing: children sterilized and operated upon in the name of "gender transition," teenage boys lounging in the girls' locker rooms, graphic sex acts in school library books ...

Republicans in the Iowa Legislature have said, "Enough!"

This week's Capitol Connection covers the rapid progress of four significant bills designed to protect children from oversexualization and even permanent harm at school and beyond.

Special Guest: U of I student blows whistle on indoctrination at Iowa colleges Mar 03, 2023

TFL's Chuck Hurley and Ryan Benn are joined this week by University of Iowa sophomore Kyle Clare, who blew the whistle at the Iowa Capitol this week on political indoctrination at Iowa's taxpayer-funded universities. Learn why your millions spent on "DEI" programming is really more about programming students into a progressive worldview.

PLUS: In the Capitol's "funnel week," some bills have died for the year, while others survived. We update you on which is which and invite you to THANK 20 brave legislators who fought to recognize that human life begins at conception! Use this link to stand with and encourage these pro-life champions: https://advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?isid=1319

Big news on life & liberty, PLUS: Do you know your 'woke score'? Feb 24, 2023

A new brief has been filed in the Heartbeat Law case before the Iowa Supreme Court. As a former Supreme Court clerk, TFL's Ryan Benn gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what that means.

Religious liberty and the LGBTQ agenda in schools were also debated this week.

PLUS: Do you know your "woke score"? TFL's Danny Carroll explains how lawmakers are working to stop companies from tracking and penalizing you for not being politically correct!

Read more about the Heartbeat brief here: https://thefamilyleader.com/heartbeat-update-62-legislators-join-tfl-supreme-court-brief-to-save-babies/

'Sex in schools': Capitol erupts over gender ideology in Iowa classrooms Feb 17, 2023

Lots of bills get debated each week, but one issue is dominating the discussion at the Iowa Capitol: Activists in schools openly undermining parental authority, keeping parents in the dark, teaching kids about sexual orientation and gender identity.

Should parents or schools teach children about sex? When schools are advocating children can best decide if they're a boy or a girl ... parents are losing trust and demanding our legislators do something about it.

Links from this week's episode:

- Activists in schools: https://www.foxnews.com/media/nonbinary-teacher-good-laughs-hiding-kids-gender-changes-parents-claims-adim-supports

- Linn-Mar policy: https://thefamilyleader.com/iowa-school-votes-to-transition-students-hide-it-from-parents/

- Author Abigail Shrier's presentation at Hillsdale: https://youtu.be/DWbxIFC0Q2o

Life leads, but parents look for action on gender indoctrination Feb 10, 2023

A busy week at the Iowa Capitol began with Gov. Kim Reynolds and Attorney General joining the 2023 Iowa Prayer Rally for Life, while legislators worked to protect all innocent lives beginning at conception. The fireworks, however, sparked over gender identity and indoctrination in schools, as Iowa parents get more involved in the legislative process! Join The FAMiLY Leader's full Elections & Policy Team for a behind-the-scenes look at the issues impacting your family from the Iowa Capitol.

Special Guests: Moms for Liberty and empowering parents in education Feb 02, 2023

This week’s TFL’s Capitol Connection podcast features special guests, as Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Tina Descovich and Iowa’s Warren County Moms for Liberty Chair Samantha Fett join TFL's Chuck Hurley and Ryan Benn to talk about empowering parents in their children's education!

Parents get school choice, and the Capitol gets spiritual Jan 27, 2023

The FAMiLY Leader Capitol Team welcomes the wise and wise-cracking Danny Carroll to the podcast, as they discuss what Iowa's ground-breaking, school-choice law means for Iowa parents and then give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the "changing spiritual temperature" at the Iowa Capitol!

BREAKING NEWS: Iowa Supreme Court expedites Heartbeat, and ESAs advance Jan 20, 2023

You heard it here first! Major breaking news on protecting life in Iowa, as the Iowa Supreme Court agrees to expedite its hearing (and thus ruling) on Iowa's Heartbeat law, which would protect unborn children from the moment their heartbeats can be detected.

PLUS: Parental choice in education and the proposed ESA program in Iowa is moving quickly. TFL's Chuck Hurley and Ryan Benn give you the latest.

Life and School Choice start 2023 with a bang! Jan 13, 2023

Beginning with Gov. Kim Reynolds' Condition of the State Address, the 2023 Iowa Legislative Session began with fireworks, as the Governor called to help moms in need through funding the MOMS Act and called for Iowa to finally join the parental choice in education revolution!

TFL's Chuck Hurley introduces a pair of new, young "rock stars" at the Iowa Capitol to begin today's discussion ...

Responding to Myths about Roe's Reversal Jun 29, 2022

Bob, Chuck, and Daniel discuss what the reversal of Roe v Wade means for Iowans, including a couple dangerous myths.

A Day to Remember: Roe is Overturned! Jun 24, 2022

Bob responds to the historic news that the US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v Wade, returning the power to the people to protect unborn life!

Big Election WINS! Jun 17, 2022

After big wins in six key Iowa primary races, Bob and Josiah discuss how The Family Leader made a difference! Learn what this means for the Iowa legislature.

Election Day June 7! Jun 05, 2022

Tuesday, June 7 are the Iowa Primary Elections! Learn who The Family Leader has endorsed here: https://www.thefamilyleader.com/endorsements/

Session Ends: Wins and Disappointments May 29, 2022

A little after midnight on Wednesday, the Iowa legislature adjourned passed their last bill and adjourned for the year. A bunch of good bills passed and a bunch more didn't, find out more!

And remember to vote in the primaries on June 7!

Hear more from our Capitol team by subscribing to legislative updates!

Week 19: School Choice in DANGER May 22, 2022

Next week will likely be the last week of the 2022 legislative session, which means important bills have to pass or die for the year. School choice and education transparency is in danger of failing this year, they need your support!

And remember to vote in the June 7 primaries!

To contact your legislators to support Pro-Life and School Choice bills, please click here!

Hear more from our Capitol team by subscribing to legislative updates!

Week 18: Pro-Abortion Bill FAILS in Senate May 15, 2022

A radical pro-abortion bill fails in the US Senate, a pro-life ally was attacked in Wisconsin, and early voting begins next week for the June 7 primaries!

To contact your legislators to support Pro-Life and School Choice bills, please click here!

Hear more from our Capitol team by subscribing to legislative updates!

Week 17: Scandals in Schools + Huge Life News! May 08, 2022

Huge life news, prayer at the Iowa Capitol, and the need for school choice!

To encourage legislators to support Pro-Life and School Choice bills, please click here!

Read our statement on the Pro-Life news from the Iowa Supreme Court.

Hear more from our Capitol team by subscribing to legislative updates!

BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Leak on Life! May 03, 2022

Bob and Chuck explain the leaked US Supreme Court opinion and what it means for protecting unborn children in Iowa!

Week 16: Iowa School Hides from Parents!?! May 01, 2022

An Iowa school passed rules to conceal information about gender transition from parents, the legislative session remains in overtime as legislators try to find agreement on school choice, the MOMS bill advanced through a House subcommittee!

+Tucker Carlson and Tony Evans are coming to Iowa! Get tickets here

To encourage legislators to support Pro-Life and School Choice bills, please click here!

Hear more from our Capitol team by subscribing to legislative updates!

Week 15: Iowa Schools Teach Capitalism is Racist + OVERTIME Apr 24, 2022

A sting shows Iowa schools are rebranding Critical Race Theory to get around an Iowa law, including teaching that "racism is inherent in capitalism." Read the shocking story here!

Plus, the Iowa session is now in overtime, what does that mean for school choice and pro-life legislation?

To encourage legislators to support Pro-Life and School Choice bills, please click here!

Hear more from our Capitol team by subscribing to legislative updates!

Week 14: Handing out Bibles before Easter + Overtime? Apr 17, 2022

Leo explains how pastors are sharing the gospel at the Iowa Capitol just in time for Easter, plus the legislative session is headed into overtime. What does that mean? Hear more!

Please contact your legislators about school choice and religious freedom!

Learn more about the Capitol by subscribing to legislative updates!

Week 13: Bill on Miscarriage + Session Heading for Overtime? Apr 10, 2022

The Iowa Senate moved an important pro-life bill, and the Iowa legislature sent another bill to the governor that would offer some recognition and support to parents grieving a miscarriage. And maybe the session will go late?

To contact your legislator on either action alert, please click here!

Hear more from our Capitol team by subscribing to legislative updates!

Week 12: Fiery Debate on School Choice and Life in Committee! Apr 03, 2022

This week, the Iowa Senate passed an important school choice and transparency bill after a fierce debate! Read more about it here! Further, an important life bill moved through a Senate committee. Hear more!

Click here to encourage your legislators to support the MOMS bill!

Click here to encourage your representative to support more parental choice in education!

Hear more from our Capitol team by subscribing to legislative updates!

Week 11: A Great Rally for Life! Mar 27, 2022

This week, Governor Reynolds and other Pro-Life leaders rallied Iowans in support of life! Also, a dangerous gambling bill made another advance.

Click here to encourage your legislators to support the MOMS bill!

Click here to encourage your Senator to oppose gambling expansion!

Hear more from our Capitol team by subscribing to legislative updates!

Week 10: FUNNEL WEEK 2- Top priorities are still alive! Mar 20, 2022

Week 10 of the legislative session was Second Funnel Week, a legislative deadline where many bills die for the year. But fortunately TFL's top priorities advanced through the funnel and are still eligible for debate this year!

Click here to encourage your senator to oppose the video game gambling bill!

Hear more from our Capitol team by subscribing to legislative updates!

Week 9: What is Second Funnel? + Good News on School Choice! Mar 13, 2022

Last week, the Governor's Student First Scholarships bill made its first advance in the Iowa House! And on this Friday (March 18), a bunch of bills will disappear in the legislative deadline "Second Funnel."

Encourage your representatives to support school choice! Please click here!

Week 8: Save Girls Sports Signed by Governor, State of the Union and more! Mar 06, 2022

Wednesday, March 2, Governor Reynolds signed the Save Girls Sports bill into law, Governor Reynolds gave a response to the State of the Union, and a bunch of other stuff happened too!

Come to the Capitol on Tuesday, March 8 for a rally for school choice!

Week 7: Life on Trial and Save Girls Sports Feb 27, 2022

This week, the Iowa House passed Save Girls Sports and the Iowa Supreme Court debated on an important abortion case! Listen for more!

You can also check out our full debrief on the Supreme Court case by clicking: https://www.thefamilyleader.com/video-update-abortion-under-fire-at-iowa-supreme-court/

And click here to let legislators know what Student First Scholarships mean to you!

Week 6: FUNNEL WEEK- what survived and what didn't? Feb 20, 2022

Week 6 of the legislative session was Funnel Week, a legislative deadline where most bills die for the year. But fortunately TFL's top priorities advanced through the funnel and are still eligible for debate this year!

Hear about bills including save girls sports, school choice, pro-life bills, gambling, and much more!

Week 5: Save Girls Sports, Porn in School Libraries, and School Choice Feb 13, 2022

Week 5 was exceptionally busy, but Daniel and Danny cover the top issues you need to know about going on at the Iowa Capitol! Listen to hear about key subcommittees on protecting girls sports and prohibiting pornography in school libraries.

Finally, the Students First Scholarship bill needs your help to beat an important legislative deadline this week! Click here to encourage the House Education Committee to expand parental choice in education!

Week 4: Why do we like Governor Reynolds' Education Bill? Feb 06, 2022

Last week, Governor Reynolds released her proposal for increasing parental choice in education in Iowa. Daniel and Chuck explain why The Family Leader supports her bill and how it will help families in Iowa! Bonus appearance by Senator Amy Sinclair.

To contact your representative about school choice, click here!

Week 3: More Parental Choice in Education, But Also More Gambling Jan 30, 2022

In week three of the Iowa legislative session, we testified at the first subcommittee of the year on expanding parental choice in education! But you also need to know about a new bill that would expand gambling in Iowa.

To contact your representatives on either of these issues, click here!

Week 2: Fighting Porn in Schools and Gambling on Video Games Jan 24, 2022

In week 2 of the legislative session, parents drove to the Capitol to fight obscenity and pornographic images in schools and libraries and legislators introduced a dangerous bill expanding gambling in Iowa. Listen for more!

Week 1: Governor Reynolds and 2022 Priorities Jan 17, 2022

The first week of the 2022 legislative session is behind us! What are legislators (and Governor Reynolds) focused on this year? What is The Family Leader prioritizing? Listen now!

Week 0: What to expect in 2022 Jan 10, 2022

What will be the big issues debated in Des Moines this legislative session? Where will TFL be prioritizing speaking biblical truth into those debates? TFL’s Chuck Hurley and Daniel Sunne give you the inside scoop on what you can expect in 2022.

https://www.thefamilyleader.com/contact-your-legislator/

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