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How to support the 2019 Iowa Medical Cannabis Veto Override
You can help convince legislators to override Governor Reynold’s veto of HF 732, legislation to reform Iowa’s “worst in the nation” medical cannabis program. Ask your state senator and state...
View ArticleBisignano inquires about inaccessible information on Secretary of State site
MEDIA ADVISORY May 30, 2019 State Sen. Tony Bisignano, ranking member on the Senate State Government Committee, has sent the letter below to Secretary of State Paul Pate. Sen. Bisignano wants to know...
View ArticleStatement on appointment of new DAS director
IOWA SENATE NEWS June 20, 2019 Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen on new DAS Director appointment “The biggest job for Governor Reynolds and Jim Kurtenbach in the coming months is...
View ArticleOversight Committee should investigate DHS chief allegations, resignation
Iowa Senate News release July 22, 2019 Key Senators: Oversight Committee needs to investigate Foxhoven allegations, resignation DES MOINES — Democratic Senators Tony Bisignano and Claire Celsi,...
View ArticleStatement on election of new Senate Republican Leaders
Iowa taxpayers’ dollars should have never been used as a slush fund to cover the cost of sexual harassment by Senate Republicans. Senators Whitver and Schneider should turn over all campaign funds...
View ArticleNew steps to combat & prevent harassment in Iowa Senate
Senators are finally taking steps today to ensure the Iowa Senate will become a safe and healthy environment. Senate Democrats worked hard on these policy changes because we all have a legal, moral and...
View ArticleSenate Democratic Budget Leader on GOP budget gridlock & mismanagement
The gridlock between Senate Republicans, House Republicans and Governor Reynolds is making their budget mess even worse. The budget targets released today by Senate Republicans are more proof that the...
View ArticleStatement on complaint against David Jamison
Taxpayers deserve full disclosure of all complaints against David Jamison during his tenure in state government. Governor Reynolds should order an investigation into concerns expressed by the victim...
View ArticleGovernor Reynolds must expand IFA investigation
The investigation must include the victim’s concerns about retaliation; misinformation provided by the Reynolds Administration; the long delay in calling for the independent investigation; an...
View ArticleConsumer Advocate defends successful energy efficiency programs
Energy efficiency has saved millions of dollars in energy savings and benefits all customers with lower rates. It has added thousands of jobs in energy efficiency across Iowa. ...As passed by the...
View Article2018 End-of-Session Report
This session, we heard from thousands of Iowans who work hard but struggle to get by. They just want a decent-paying job and the chance to lead a happy, healthy life. Our job in the Legislature is to...
View ArticleSenate Dem Leader on passage of GOP tax scheme
Republicans passed a tax giveaway bill today that gives most of the benefits to out-of-state companies and millionaires. It’s a bad deal for most Iowans. It will raise property taxes and result in...
View ArticleJochum accepts Governor’s offer to reveal the numbers behind Medicaid savings...
“We all know for-profit Medicaid has been a disaster for Iowa families and health care providers,” said Jochum. “I believe it has also been a disaster for the state budget. Governor Reynolds, I look...
View ArticleStill no answers on Medicaid mess
The failure by the Reynolds Administration to come clean with Iowa taxpayers is even more reason for the State Auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of Medicaid privatization that explains why it...
View ArticlePrivate management of UI utility system raises concerns
This borrowing scheme follows the failure over the last decade to adequately fund our public universities.
View ArticleStatement on State Patrol, DPS misuse of tax dollars
The Governor should require repayment of taxpayer money, and hold responsible parties accountable for their poor judgment.
View ArticleJochum to Auditor Mosiman: Open “special investigation” into claims of Iowa...
Senator Pam Jochum of Dubuque has formally asked Mary Mosiman, the Auditor of the State of Iowa, to “audit the Iowa Medicaid program and the private managed care companies to document and determine...
View ArticleDon’t hurt Iowans with another tax shift
Iowans deserve a tax system that works for all of us. Unfortunately, many Iowans believe the current system is rigged against them. The proposed tax changes Governor Reynolds floated in her Condition...
View ArticleTax-hike proposal violates Iowans’ trust
In 2010, voters approved a Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund to be filled with a portion of state sales tax if the sales tax was increased. Governor Reynolds now wants to raise the...
View ArticleChild protections cannot wait
If we want to protect Iowa kids from abuse, neglect and potential death, it’s time to provide adequate funding for Iowa DHS. As we prepare the next state budget, we'll be fighting for the dedicated...
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