ContentAdmin | Iowa Senate Democrats

Wahls: Labor movement is a pillar of America

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Opinion, Working families

We all do better when we all do better. This is a guiding principle of the labor movement that built the American Middle Class, and it’s the most promising path for our future.

Labor Day: Hard-working Iowans deserve better

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Working families

Hard-working Iowans have faced a lot of challenges in recent years—wages that don’t keep up with inflation, a lack of child care options and a pandemic that has upended everything. Statehouse Republicans have added to worker woes with attacks on bargaining rights, workplace health and safety protections, and resources for out-of-work Iowans.

Ensure fair representation: Share feedback on redistricting

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Transparency & accountability, Voting Rights

Access details for three Iowa Redistricting virtual public input meetings will be available in mid-September at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/meetingsListComm?groupID=587&ga=89. For reminders, RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/861406414766933

Iowa Republicans own Delta surge

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, Official, Safer communities

Iowa Republicans need to stop gambling with our children’s lives, and start following the science. We need to listen to public health experts and epidemiologists, not Republican politicians and horse de-wormer salesmen.

Statement on Texas Abortion Ban

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, News releases, Official

Earlier this week, Gov. Reynolds said, “I believe and trust in Iowans to make the best health decisions for themselves and their families. I will continue to support individual liberty over government mandates.” The truth is that Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans have consistently undermined the freedom of Iowans to make their own health care decisions.

“Governor, you need to change course” on COVID & Iowa schools

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

Governor, your mistakes and political posturing are endangering children, and threaten to further disrupt their education. You need to change course ASAP.

Iowans need help, not roadblocks

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

Iowans are begging Governor Reynolds to keep our kids, our schools and our communities safe. Other Republican Governors are working to make classrooms safe places for all children. We call on Iowa’s governor to do the same.

Republicans threaten safe return to school

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Health care, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

Kim Reynolds and Iowa Republicans in the Legislature are preventing our kids from returning safely to in-person school. Republican policies and failed leadership have allowed the COVID Delta Variant to spread unabated throughout our state. It’s fitting the Governor announced the return of INDYCAR to Iowa today: her COVID-19 policies have our state going in circles.

Community colleges help workers, economy rebound

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Opinion, Post includes video, Working families

As businesses and industries look to fully re-open, they’re struggling to find the workers they need to fill well-paying jobs. Iowans may be eager to apply, but often lack the specific skills required. That’s where community colleges come in.

Expanded Child Tax Credit: Boost for Iowans’ pocketbooks starts July 15

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Opinion, Working families

The federal American Rescue Plan is the biggest piece of anti-poverty legislation in more than 50 years. One key feature, an expanded Child Tax Credit, will provide major tax relief for nearly all families starting July 15.

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