DMACC nursing students recently demonstrated their skills for legislators, and shared the challenges they see in Iowa’s health care system. MORE
There are few things more important than the future of our children. As legislators, we need to reflect that in our work at the State Capitol. MORE
Did you know that neuro-psychiatric conditions can result from a simple streptococcal infection? While most of us would not panic to hear our child had strep throat, for some kids, that infection leads to a much more serious condition. MORE
Iowa’s state universities are engines for growth by educating our workforce, advancing research and providing businesses with services they need. One example is UNI’s Additive Manufacturing Center. MORE
An expert on child abuse spoke at the Statehouse Jan. 27, describing why Iowa ranks among the worst states for protecting kids from child abuse. MORE
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 of the State Address are a good example of why. MORE
Iowa can do more to protect children from abuse and exploitation. Marci Hamilton, CEO of CHILD USA, the country’s leading think tank working to end child abuse and neglect, will outline needed improvements to Iowa law. MORE
Maternal mortality in Iowa has increased at an alarming rate in recent years. Part of the problem: Shrinking health care options and workforce. That’s why we’re proposing the Healthy Moms and Babies Act. MORE
Common sense tells us that people who own their own homes should have at least as much protection as people who rent, if not more. But that is not the state of Iowa law today. MORE
Prepared opening remarks to the Senate State Government Committee on SJR 21 by State Sen. Claire Celsi. MORE