ContentAdmin | Iowa Senate Democrats

Spread the word about abuse hotline

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

The Iowa Attorney General’s office recently established a new toll-free hotline for adult survivors to report child sexual abuse. This is an important step to ensure that survivors of child sex abuse get the justice they deserve. Iowans will be safer when we know the truth about sex offenders among ...

Iowans urged to ask legislators to stand by votes

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

Iowans pushing to overturn Gov. Reynolds’ veto of medical cannabis reforms are more than halfway to their goal of calling for a special session. HF 732 was overwhelmingly approved by the Iowa House (96-3) and Senate (40-7).

Statement on appointment of new DAS director

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

We have seen numerous problems in recent years – multi-million dollar harassment settlements, hush money payments, understaffing that puts at risk the safety of state workers, and unfair bargaining tactics, and biased hiring and procurement practices – that need to be addressed, not ignored.

Statement on Governor’s explanation of DHS shakeup

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

If the Governor has been working behind closed doors for nearly six months on a new direction, a new team and a new vision for the Department of Human Services, she needs to back up her rhetoric with positive action.

Statement on departure of Human Services director

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

After years of mismanagement and neglect by Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans, Iowans deserve a new Director with the backbone necessary to put quality care and proper oversight ahead of special interests.

Judiciary Committee – All-Bill Summary 2019

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Judiciary Committee, Official, Votes

All bills assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee, passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor for her signature in 2019.

Transportation Committee Report – All-Bill Summary 2019

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Official, Transportation Committee, Votes

All bills assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee, passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor for her signature in 2019.

Education – All Bill Summary 2019

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education Committee, Official, Votes

All bills assigned to the Senate Education Committee, passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor for her signature in 2019.

Appropriations Committee – All-Bill Summary 2019

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Appropriations Committee, Blog, Official, Votes

All bills assigned to the Senate Appropriations Committee, passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor for her signature in 2019.

Agriculture Committee – All-Bill Summary 2019

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Agriculture Committee, Blog, Official, Votes

All bills assigned to the Senate Agriculture Committee, passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor for her signature in 2019.

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