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Sen. Tony Bisignano Statement on the Passing of Former Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey

10 months ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

“Bill Northey was a champion for Iowa agriculture who served our state and nation with distinction,” Iowa state Sen. Tony Bisignano, D-Des Moines, said. “I join the Iowa farmers who worked alongside him in mourning his passing, and offer my condolences to his family.” Bisignano serves as the ranking member ...

Sen. Nate Boulton Statement on Union-Busting Legislation Senate Study Bill 3158

10 months ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Iowa state Sen. Nate Boulton released the following statement regarding Wednesday’s subcommittee hearing on Senate Study Bill 3158, Republican politicians’ latest union-busting legislation. “In 2017, Republicans used their political power to undercut Iowa workers and gut public-sector union rights,” Sen. Nate Boulton, D-Des Moines, said. “They slashed worker rights and ...

Iowa Senate Democrats Introduce Legislative Package Defending Reproductive Freedom

10 months ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Des Moines — Iowa Senate Democrats on Tuesday introduced a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing reproductive freedom and access to abortion care in Iowa. The amendment is the centerpiece of a new legislative package from Senate Democrats to protect, expand, and codify legal protections and reproductive healthcare options in the state. ...

Iowa Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation for Iowa to Join Summer EBT Food Program for Children

11 months ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Des Moines — Iowa Senate Democrats on Thursday introduced legislation requiring the state of Iowa to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer EBT program. Summer EBT provides food aid during the summer months to children who qualify for free and reduced lunch during the school year. In 2024, ...

Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum Responds to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

11 months ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Des Moines — Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum released the following statement regarding Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address on Tuesday: “Iowans are looking for opportunity and accountability – not more partisanship and culture war,” Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum, D-Dubuque, said. “It’s time for Gov. ...

Sen. Pam Jochum’s Opening Day Speech for the 2024 Legislative Session

11 months ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Remarks as Delivered Thank you, Madam President. Good morning, Madam President, good morning senators, staff, members of the press, and, of course, fellow Iowans: Welcome back to our Iowa Capitol and welcome to the 2024 Legislative Session. Before I begin, I too also want to offer my deepest condolences to ...

Sen. Izaah Knox Calls for Collaboration to Feed Iowa Kids and Address Food Insecurity

11 months ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Izaah Knox on Wednesday released the following statement on the need for cooperation to find solutions to food insecurity in Iowa. “I do not like that Iowa is not participating in the USDA’s 2024 Summer EBT program,” Sen. Izaah Knox, D-Des Moines, said. “Nevertheless, ...

Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott Responds to Gov. Reynolds’ Decision to Reject Food Aid for Iowa Kids

11 months ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott released the following statement in response to the news that Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration will reject the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2024 Summer EBT program, which provides food aid for hungry kids. “We are in a food insecurity crisis, with record ...

Iowa Senate Democrats Demand Oversight Committee Investigation into Iowa’s Nursing Home Crisis

11 months ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Iowa Senate Democrats on Thursday called on the Senate Oversight Committee to conduct a bipartisan investigation into Iowa’s nursing home crisis. Sen. Claire Celsi, D-West Des Moines and the ranking member on the oversight committee, formally requested the investigation in a Dec. 14 letter to committee Chairwoman Amy Sinclair. “Iowans ...

Statement on December Revenue Estimate: It’s Time for a Better Deal for Iowans

12 months ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

“As we face declining state revenues, it’s troubling to hear that Governor Reynolds and statehouse Republicans are concocting yet another round of multi-million dollar, multi-year tax giveaways for special interests and wealthy Iowans.” Senate Appropriations Ranking Member Janet Petersen, D-Des Moines, said. “Iowans deserve a better deal in the upcoming ...

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