Drinking alcoholic beverages is a choice everyone makes at some point in their lives. For some people, the choice is clear - drinking is bad, and they don’t drink. Other people think that drinking in moderation, or occasionally, is okay.
Have you ever been listening to the radio, when a song comes on that makes you question if you should listen to it? Basically, a song that makes you wonder if God would approve of its lyrics? There’s all kinds of music, and I suppose the obvious answer is that God likes gospel music.
One of the most unusual aspects of sports is the referees, and the way these human beings are treated. People who go to a game are thinking about the teams and players. They just take for granted that some people will be there to enforce the rules.
My favorite part of watching sports, other than the action itself, is the team names and uniforms. The games would be a lot less exciting if everybody wore a plain uniform, and their team names were only the town, city, or state where they’re from.
Most kids who go out for a sport would obviously rather play than sit on the bench. The only game I have any personal experience to draw upon is basketball. It’s the only sport I went out for when I was in school at Schleswig. And, other than being an assistant a few times, it’s the only sport I’ve ever coached.
Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities.
It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in Congress would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. For too many newspapers, help can’t come soon enough. Economic challenges have resulted in too many communities seeing their local newspapers being forced to lay off staff, cut back on publication days or — worse yet — close. On average, two newspapers are closing each week.
We just finished week 15 of the Iowa legislative session, and we are nearing completion of our work for the year. In this edition of Freedom Watch, I will highlight legislation passed this week, and what is likely to come before the end of session. Senate File 496 – Parent Empowerment
The Governor recently signed Senate File 482 into law. I floor-managed this legislation to passage in the House out of concern for student safety and privacy. The bill addresses student privacy in bathrooms, changing rooms, and on school trips. In this edition of Freedom Watch, I will provide a non-legalistic, simple explanation of this legislation, in response to questions I have seen and inaccurate information being advanced. For more legal terminology, please visit the link at the bottom.
Question: What basic information should I know about Senate File 482?
