Blog | Iowa Senate Democrats

GOP school funding shortchanges students & schools

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

It’s disappointing that legislative Republicans are even undercutting the Governor’s level of education spending. Senate Democrats will support a robust education funding plan that will make up for inflationary losses over the past two years and provide a modest increase as well. We believe that a 3 percent increase is what Iowa schools, educators and students deserve.

Iowa shouldn’t sell off its courts to the highest bidders

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Transparency & accountability

As the Judicial Branch’s website notes: ‘Merit selection is designed to emphasize the professional qualifications of applicants for judicial appointment and minimize partisan politics.’ That’s apparently not good enough for Republican politicians.

Survey: How can everyday Iowans get ahead?

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Official

Senate Democrats are committed to improving life for everyday Iowans. With your input, we can make progress in the most effective ways. What would help you, your family and your community get ahead? Please fill in our short survey to let us know what you think at tinyurl.com/Everyday-Iowans.

Jochum receives Pharmacy Association’s “Good Governance Award”

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

State Sen. Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque) was presented today with the Iowa Pharmacy Association’s Good Governance Award during the organization’s annual Legislative Day in Des Moines. The Good Governance Award recognizes Sen. Jochum’s legislative efforts and support for public health and the pharmacy profession.

Senate Dem Leader on abortion ruling

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

“The District Court decision sends a strong message to Iowa women that their constitutional rights are important and their health care decisions should be made by them, not politicians…. I want Iowa to be known as the safest place in the country to have a baby.”

Senate Republicans vote to shut out Iowans

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Transparency & accountability

New rules being pushed through by Senate Republicans would eliminate the requirement that subcommittees be open to the public and that notification of the meetings go out 24 hours in advance. These changes are a shameful, deliberate attempt to cut more back-room deals and keep taxpayers in the dark about what they are doing.

Senate Dem Leader on Governor’s Condition of the State address

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Quality of life, Working families

We are concerned that for the past two years, the Governor and legislative Republicans have pushed everyday Iowans to the back of the line. Republicans have allowed millionaires, big corporations and out-of-state MCOs to cut to the front of the line. Our goal this session is improve the lives of everyday Iowans.

Opening Day remarks by Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen

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

It is an honor to be part of a team of people who have such a heart for public service. I promise to listen, to learn and to fight for bluer skies in Iowa’s future.

UPDATED: 2019 Iowa Senate Democratic Committee Assignments

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

Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen released updated committee assignments today for Democratic State Senators for the 2019 session of the Iowa Legislature. The 88th General Assembly will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2019.

Lackluster state revenue projections are bad news for Iowans

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

December’s revenue projections are more evidence that the Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans are putting Wall Street corporations, special interests and millionaires ahead of what’s best for working Iowans.

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