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
Legislators have the opportunity to help residents as complaints from home owners living in manufactured-home parks have spiked in the last year. MORE
We can honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory by improving our communities through volunteer service year around. Volunteer with a local non-profit, church group, school or community organization. MORE
A busy and important year for Iowans is under way. Click through for some key events we should all take part in during 2020. MORE
Iowa has developed specialized courts to address the specific needs of Iowans and their communities. Judges, treatment professionals, lawyers and service agencies form treatment teams to help Iowans address their underlying problems. MORE