HOUSE LAUNCHES NEW BLOG:
IOWAHOUSE.ORG
By Mark Langgin
The Iowa House of Representatives has launched a new web log at IowaHouse.org, that features daily updates with news and information from the Iowa House.
“Many Iowans get their news from the internet and IowaHouse.org is designed to keep them informed. We are also eager to hear from Iowans and our web page is an easy way for them to share their ideas and suggestions,” said House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, D-Des Moines.
The new site is the first political organization in the state to use a fully interactive blog format called “WordPress”. The format allows open comments from readers and direct interaction between representatives and their constituents.
During the legislative session, the site will feature live audio from the House Chambers as well as schedules and debate calendars. The site will use content from YouTube, Facebook, and others to help bring some sunlight to the legislative process.
The site also includes an events calendar, links to members of the Iowa House, and a media page which will include audio and video.
|
||||
|
Open Thread Recent Articles
Search
BFIA Writer's Guidelines We welcome Submissions Login Sunlight Seeker
Daily Archive Recent Visitors
no4gman - Tue 15 Jul 2008 10:46 PM CDT
evaroberts - Tue 15 Jul 2008 01:20 AM CDT
Sam Garchik - Mon 02 Jun 2008 10:10 AM CDT
atomburke - Fri 23 May 2008 03:49 PM CDT
salman - Fri 23 May 2008 06:28 AM CDT
Powered by BlogHarbor
 |
Thursday, November 8
HOUSE LAUNCHES NEW BLOG:
by
Sam Garchik
on Thu 08 Nov 2007 07:40 AM CST
Saturday, November 3
Now Expanded! - Feature your blog on Congresspedia's Iowa Blogroll
by
Sam Garchik
on Sat 03 Nov 2007 09:09 AM CDT
Now Expanded! - Feature your blog on Congresspedia's Iowa Blogroll
By Avelino, Sunlight Foundation Each state now has a individual portal on Congresspedia, listing its members of Congress, 2008 candidates and local blogs that cover national politics (at least in part). If you're getting this email, your blog is on that list. Help Congresspedia's readers find your blog by adding a (very) brief description to the listing of your blog. To do so, go to the Iowa portal, scroll down to the "Local blogs" list and click "edit". Instructions are there. Wiki the Vote 2008 - Iowa Update The first two weeks of our Wiki the Vote project to build profiles on every candidate running for Congress have gone really well thanks to the contributions of what appear to be campaign volunteers, the candidates themselves and "regular" citizens (all are welcome as long as the additions are accurate and linked to a source). Two weeks ago featured a participatory project to upload photos of all the candidates, and we now have a nearly complete set. Go to the Iowa portal to see the results and add any information you think is relevant. The current featured project is recording the endorsements any incumbents or challengers have received for the 2008 race. (How to participate.) Current featured participatory project on Congresspedia: What's your member of Congress' record on SCHIP? The Congresspedia staff has boned up on their healthcare research and has written an extensive page on State Children's Health Insurance Program and the recent votes in Congress to massively expand the number of people covered and, of course, the cost of the program. Help make this an accountability moment, regardless of whether you think expanding SCHIP was one more step towards socialism or a lifeline for working class kids, by recording how your representative votes. (How to participate.) Applications for Mini-Grants from the Sunlight Foundation still being accepted! The Sunlight Foundation/Network is offering grants of $1,000 to $5,000 for local bloggers that dedicate some of their blogging time to covering their member of Congress. Applications will be judged on how your blog tries to keep your readers informed about your member of Congress. The focus should be on shedding more light on what Congress does and how to improve the communication between citizens and Congress. As a rule we do not award money for salaries but do for technology upgrades. If you are interested in applying, please fill out the provided application, it is available on the Sunlight Foundation grants page (http://www.sunlightfoundation.com/grants). Please describe your project with a detailed description of how it fits in with Sunlight’s mission and your goals for your project, an itemized budget (including the amount requested from Sunlight) and contact information. Mini grant applications are due by January 1st 2008. |
Iowa Sites Child & Family Policy Center - Iowa Genetic Engineering Action Network Iowa Citizen Action Network - ICAN Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility Iowa Public Interest Research Group Midwest Environmental Justice Advocates Progressive Action for the Common Good Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa QCAD (Quad-Citians Affirming Diversity - GLBT) Iowa Blogs The Deprogrammer (Quad Cities) Iowa True Blue (Gordon Fischer's Blog) Iowa Voters for Open and Transparent Elections Political FalloutFight Iowa Rapid Response Network - Iowa
Iowans for Better Local TV
Air America
The Counterpoint
National FAIR: Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting
Media Matters for America
|
||
|
||||