Issues | Iowa Senate Democrats

We agree ‘urgent action’ needed to stop ‘additional inappropriate behavior’

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Transparency & accountability, Working families

Little has changed in the Iowa Senate more than four years since Kirsten Anderson was fired after filing a complaint about the toxic work environment. As Ambassador Kramer wrote in her report: ‘As of now, there is nothing that has changed to prevent additional inappropriate behavior and ensuing problems.’

Legislators highlight Cedar Rapids recycling success

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Energy & Enviroment, Issues, News releases, Official

Before Iowa repeals the bottle bill signed by Governor Bob Ray nearly 40 years ago, it is important for legislators and the public to know how it is actually working today.

McCoy and Forbes file bill for public health care option

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

State Senator Matt McCoy, D-Des Moines, and State Representative John Forbes, D-Urbandale, filed a bill today that will make health care more accessible and affordable for Iowans. Called the Healthy Iowans for a Public Option (HIPO), the new plan would give the 72,000 Iowans on the individual market another health insurance option.

New Iowa health care disaster approaches: End of hawk-i

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Fiscal responsibility, Health care, Issues, News releases, Official, Quality of life

Iowa’s outstanding health insurance for children is at risk due to the Congressional failure to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Without federal action, the state of Iowa faces millions more in costs even though 44,000 fewer children would be insured.

Democrats call on Statehouse Republicans to ‘put Iowans back in control of Medicaid’

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

In a letter emailed today to Governor Reynolds and Republican lawmakers, Iowa’s Democratic state legislators are asking for bipartisan cooperation during the 2018 session to end Iowa’s failed Medicaid privatization experiment.

Iowans are still paying price of failed GOP policies

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, Official

Statehouse Republicans adopted a my-way-or-the-highway approach to budget and policy decisions during the 2017 session. They ignored the voices of working Iowans who were begging them to keep their two biggest campaign promises: Raise family incomes by 25 percent and create 200,000 new Iowa jobs.

2018 session poses threat to Iowa retirees

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Post includes video, Working families

“IPERS and Iowa’s other public pension plans are secure, strong, and sustainable. Some current legislative proposals to change IPERS could break the promise we have made to hard working Iowans since 1953,” said Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald.

Senators call on Gov. Reynolds to extend sign-up period for Medicaid

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

Citing continuing turmoil for Iowa’s Medicaid recipients, state senators are calling on Gov. Reynolds to grant an additional 30 days for more than 200,000 former AmeriHealth members who are being denied a choice of Medicaid providers to choose either UnitedHealthcare or a fee-for-service system.

Senate Dem Leader to top Senate Republicans: “Release sex harassment findings”

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

In the wake of a $1.75 million settlement, Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen today called on the top two Senate Republicans leaders — Senate President Jack Whitver and Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix — to release to the public the findings of their internal investigation of sexual harassment.

Thank you veterans

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Veterans & service members

Veterans Day honors all generations of Americans who served with courage, strength and distinction to defend our freedoms– in war and in peace. Join us in thanking those who’ve worn the uniform, those currently serving and their families for their sacrifices and dedication to our state and our country.

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