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How to make face masks

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Official

Simple instructions for making face masks, thanks to JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores.

Democratic leaders call for statewide stay-at-home order

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

Democratic legislative leaders call on the Governor to immediately issue a statewide stay-at-home order.

COVID-19: How Iowa is responding

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Official

Information for Iowans on the coronavirus outbreak, response to it and recovery resources. Updated regularly.

Coronavirus comes to Iowa

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability

State Public Health officials updated legislators today on cases of coronavirus within Iowa. It’s normal to be concerned, especially with reports of illness and death, so we want to pass along what we’re learning.
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The Best Offense is a Strong Defense

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Official

Experts train State Senators on Cyber Security as Russia and Other Foreign Actors Ramp Up Interference in 2020 Elections As foreign countries ramp up their cyber operations to disrupt the 2020 elections, Iowa State Senators are responding by bolstering their defenses. Senator Zach Wahls, Senate District 37, organized a training ...

Enhancing communities through land banks

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities, Working families

Bipartisan legislation (SF 2369) establishing “land banks” has passed the Senate Local Government Committee. Land banks are public-private partnerships to rehabilitate rundown, vacant and tax-delinquent properties for productive use.
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Oversight meeting needed on state use of cloud-based software

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, Official, Transparency & accountability

Democratic senators are calling for an urgent meeting of the Government Oversight Committee to look into the Reynolds’ Administration’s bidding process and possible conflicts of interest.
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Better tracking of rape kits

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability

Under SF 2376, the AG will develop an automated tracking system for sexual assault evidence kits, giving victims more complete and timely information about their cases.
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Limiting disruptions in the the classroom

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

The Iowa Senate adopted SF 2360, which will give teachers and schools more tools for addressing disruptive student behavior. This is a step toward fixing what has become an overwhelming concern for our schools.
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Child protections cannot wait

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability

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 workers and the people they serve.
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