Issues | Iowa Senate Democrats

Senate Dem Leader on Reynolds signing extreme abortion restrictions

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

In the past two years, Governor Reynolds and other the Republican-controlled Legislature have made our state more dangerous for Iowa women. Instead of improving health care access for women, Governor Reynolds and the Republican-controlled Legislature have pushed through policies that put more women at risk.

Consumer Advocate defends successful energy efficiency programs

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

Energy efficiency has saved millions of dollars in energy savings and benefits all customers with lower rates. It has added thousands of jobs in energy efficiency across Iowa. …As passed by the House, SF2311 is a utility bill good for utilities that will result ultimately in higher rates for customers.

Governor Reynolds must expand IFA investigation

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

The investigation must include the victim’s concerns about retaliation; misinformation provided by the Reynolds Administration; the long delay in calling for the independent investigation; an examination of the lease agreement with Hubbell Realty; and a full audit and analysis of expenses and reimbursement to David Jamison.

Workers Memorial Day: We stand with Iowa workers

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Safer communities, Working families

Since 1970, OSHA has promised everyone the right to a safe job. Over the years, workers, unions and other advocates have fought to eliminate hazards and save lives. Those gains are now threatened by efforts to overturn worker protections at the state and federal levels, and cuts to safe-workplace enforcement.

Statement on complaint against David Jamison

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

Taxpayers deserve full disclosure of all complaints against David Jamison during his tenure in state government. Governor Reynolds should order an investigation into concerns expressed by the victim that there was a culture at the Iowa Finance Authority where she and other staff feared being retaliated against if they filed complaints.

Iowans still paying price for GOP’s budget crisis and broken promises

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

The budget package being approved today by Senate Republicans is more bad news for Iowa families, seniors, students and communities. If Iowans managed their family budgets like this, they’d be forced to declare bankruptcy.

Senate Democratic Budget Leader on GOP budget gridlock & mismanagement

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

The gridlock between Senate Republicans, House Republicans and Governor Reynolds is making their budget mess even worse. The budget targets released today by Senate Republicans are more proof that the budget crisis is hurting Iowans.

New steps to combat & prevent harassment in Iowa Senate

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

Senators are finally taking steps today to ensure the Iowa Senate will become a safe and healthy environment. Senate Democrats worked hard on these policy changes because we all have a legal, moral and business imperative to address this serious problem.

Iowa Senators stand up for Iowa farmers and Iowa’s economy

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Ag & Farming, Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, News releases, Official, Post includes video, Working families

Twenty-one Iowa State Senators are asking President Donald Trump to protect Iowa farmers, businesses and communities as he makes trade policy changes.

Statement on resignation of Senate Republican Leader

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

With Senator Dix’s resignation, Republican Senators have an opportunity to finally get it right and change a culture at the Iowa Capitol that puts lobbyists, special interests, and political arrogance ahead of the interests of Iowa families.

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