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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

11 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 ...

Sen. Janice Weiner Statement on Iowa Board of Medicine Consideration of Proposed 6-Week Abortion Ban Rules

1 year ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Janice Weiner released the following statement regarding the Iowa Board of Medicine’s meeting Friday, in which proposed rules concerning Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban were introduced and considered. “The vague and unworkable rules considered today by the Board of Medicine are just the latest evidence ...

Iowa Senate Update: November 2023

1 year ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Official

What’s Important to You for 2024? The 2024 legislative session is right around the corner, and the Senate Democratic caucus is now crafting our agenda to serve Iowans just like you. Please take a moment to fill out our brief survey to let us know your top priorities for our ...

Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott Statement on New Developments in Lawsuit Challenging Iowa’s Six-Week Abortion Ban

1 year ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott released the following statement regarding the Iowa Attorney General’s brief, filed today, in Planned Parenthood v. Reynolds, the latest lawsuit challenging extreme bans on reproductive freedom in Iowa. “Today’s legal filing and statements from the governor and attorney general show once ...

Sen. Janet Petersen Statement on State Settlement in Sabrina Ray Case

1 year ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Janet Petersen released the following statement regarding the state’s settlement with the surviving children of the Sabrina Ray foster care abuse case. “My heart goes out to the surviving children and to those who tried to protect them by sounding the alarms,” Sen. Janet ...

Sen. Claire Celsi Statement on the Need for Bipartisan Action to Improve Care for Iowa Seniors

1 year ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Claire Celsi released the following statement on the need for bipartisan cooperation to solve the severe staff shortage and long-term care crisis facing Iowa. “Iowa’s nursing homes are experiencing an unprecedented crisis, precipitated by catastrophic and disastrous staffing shortages,” Sen. Claire Celsi, D-West Des ...

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