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John Oliver tackles the mobile home park crisis

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Consumer protections, Issues, Official, Post includes video

Mobile homes may seem like an affordable housing option, but large investment companies are making them less and less so. On HBO’s Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver takes a deep dive into the problem.

Republicans once again turn their backs on suffering Iowans

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

Iowa is the only state with a comprehensive medical cannabis program that has limits on THC medicine. Iowa has the nation’s most restrictive, most unworkable, and least compassionate medical cannabis program.

Senate Republicans fail to support bipartisan effort to restore voting rights

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

It is shameful that Senator Brad Zaun and other Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee killed this priority legislation for the 2019 session. We agreed with the Governor when she said the bipartisan vote in the Iowa House was ‘a victory for Iowans who deserve a second chance.’

Statement on passing of former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Daryl Hecht

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

We lost a former member of the Iowa Supreme Court today who did the right thing even when it wasn’t easy. Justice Daryl Hecht was a leader and advocate for the civil rights of all Iowans. His family, colleagues and friends are in our thoughts today.

Getting the help you need to recover from a disaster

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Official

Useful resources for Iowans, businesses, communities and organizations impacted by recent flooding.

Senate Democrats to host listening post in Muscatine

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Official

Join State Senators Liz Mathis and Rich Taylor for a listening post at Farmer’s Diner on Friday, March 22, from 4:30 to 6 PM. This is a social get-together for anyone interested. The senators will provide an update on the 2019 legislative session so far, and hear your questions and concerns.

Emergency Action to stop private school vouchers

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, Official

ACTION ALERT: We believe a vote on private school vouchers will be held at the Senate Education Committee meeting TODAY at 2 PM in room 22. This is the last scheduled meeting before the funnel deadline. IMMEDIATELY: 1) Call the Senate Switchboard (1515-281-3371) and leave a message for your Senators. ...

What Iowans are saying

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Health care, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Working families

Iowans want decent-paying jobs, affordable health care and the chance to lead a good life. In recent years, however, we’ve seen stagnant wages, rising health care costs and more Iowans living paycheck to paycheck. Iowans deserve better. In a survey earlier this session, Senate Democrats asked what you think can ...

Democratic Senators announce Medicaid Improvement Bill

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official

Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans are sticking with privatized Medicaid. Given that, our focus is making urgently needed improvements. We are proposing large and small improvements to how privatized Medicaid serves Iowa families and healthcare providers.

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John Oliver tackles the mobile home park crisis

Republicans once again turn their backs on suffering Iowans

Senate Republicans fail to support bipartisan effort to restore voting rights

Statement on passing of former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Daryl Hecht

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Getting the help you need to recover from a disaster

Senate Democrats to host listening post in Muscatine

Emergency Action to stop private school vouchers

What Iowans are saying

Democratic Senators announce Medicaid Improvement Bill