ContentAdmin | Iowa Senate Democrats

Tax-hike proposal violates Iowans’ trust

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

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 sales tax, but is reneging on the agreed-to amount for natural resources and recreation.
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Bipartisan bills alive after first funnel

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Official

Feb. 21 was the “first funnel” at the Iowa Capitol. That means policy bills must have been passed by a committee to be considered during the remainder of the session. Here are some good bipartisan bills that made it through.
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Iowa Sister States seeks help for China with life-saving aid

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

The Legislature’s International Relations Committee met to address the deadly spread of coronavirus in Iowa’s sister cities in China. The Legislature is partnering with local leaders, industry and business to ship relief supplies to China, and is asking for help.
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Healthy Moms and Babies Act will address growing maternal health concerns

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

We’ve proposed legislation to address Iowa’s growing maternal health crisis. Our maternal mortality rate has more than doubled in the past three years, hospital labor and delivery departments are shuttering at record speed, and 66 Iowa counties have no practicing OB/GYN.
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Iowans bring fight for their homes to Capitol

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Consumer protections, Issues, News releases, Official

Members of the Iowa Manufactured Home Residents Network are fighting for checks and balances in a one-sided system that is attracting unscrupulous out-of-state landlords who prey on manufactured homeowners.
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Rural Iowa’s Maternal Health Crisis: A Doctor’s Perspective

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official, Post includes video

Sarah Ledger of Mount Pleasant is a physician with Henry County Health Center. Unfortunately, the local obstetrics department is closing. As rural Iowa becomes less safe for pregnant women, new moms and babies, Dr. Ledger discusses the health care challenges.

Report investigates death of Natalie Finn

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

Another tragedy like the death of teenager Natalie Finn could happen unless Iowa’s child-protection workers are given the resources and support they need, according to the State Ombudsman.
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Senate Republicans vote to take away women’s rights

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official, Post includes video

On Feb. 13, Iowa Senate Republicans approved legislation to take away rights currently in the Iowa Constitution. Sen. Janet Petersen called it a failure to protect moms and babies, especially in light of the many maternity ward closings.

Mobile Home Bill Filed

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Consumer protections, Issues, Official

A bipartisan group of senators filed a bill to protect Iowans who own manufactured homes. The House filed a companion bill, which will get its first public hearing on Monday.
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Mental Health System Under Threat

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official

Gov. Reynolds’ tax plan is another massive cut for wealthy Iowans that will drain funds from state priorities, and damage our mental health system.
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