Issues | Iowa Senate Democrats

SF213 – Prepared remarks by Sen. Chaz Allen of Newton

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Issues, News releases, Official, Working families

Many Iowans are familiar with Newton’s transformation from a company town dominated by Maytag to the diverse economy it is today. The people of Newton bounced back because they sat across the table from their neighbor, and they all had the chance to say: “How can we be worthier together, to make our community great again?”

SF213 – Prepared remarks by Sen. Tod Bowman of Maquoketa

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Working families

Since this bill was introduced, I have received and answered hundreds of emails from my constituents; talked with hundreds of constituents on the street and on the phone; even met last week with a group of six school superintendents. I have also read the bill and talked with my Senate colleagues about the details of the legislation. The bottom line is this: I can’t find a single reason why this bill would be good for the people of Iowa.

SF213 – Prepared remarks by Sen. Amanda Ragan of Mason City

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Working families

This bill has nothing to do with making working conditions better for public employees; nothing to do with preserving the quality of services we enjoy; nothing to do with preserving a pathway to the middle class for others.

SF213 – Prepared remarks by Senator Nate Boulton, lead Democrat on Senate Labor Committee

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Working families

This amendment is our last chance to stop this freight train that is barreling towards our public workers. We’ve finally arrived at the point of no return on this. We have reached a point of potentially blowing up the system of reason and compromise that has served our state well for decades.

Boulton: Iowans need more health security, not less

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official, Working families

“We will fight this attempt to take way health care security of hundreds of thousands of Iowa workers,” said State Senator Nate Boulton of Des Moines, lead Democrats on the Senate Labor Committee. “One of the most dangerous provisions of this anti-worker legislation would wipe out hundreds of health insurance plans for Iowa, teachers, correctional officers, EMTs, snow plow drivers, nurses and others who answer the call to serve our communities. That’s wrong.”

Today At 5:00 – Worker’s Rights Rally And Press Conference Before Public Hearing

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Working families

State Senator Nate Boulton will join Iowans gathering in support of workers’ rights for a rally and news conference before the House public hearing on HF291 today. Public employees who will speak to the Iowa House will address the media beforehand. They’ll voice their frustration about the Republican-led attack on workers’ rights that has been fast-tracked through the Legislature.

Tax break for farmers, small businesses, teachers & families

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Issues, Official, Working families

Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to help Iowa taxpayers by “coupling” Iowa’s tax code with recent federal changes for 2016, the taxes Iowans must pay this April. Thousands of Iowans want to use these provisions, which have been available to them in previous years, to lower their state taxes.

The Basics: Collective Bargaining & Chapter 20

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Working families

Get the facts! Iowa’s collective bargaining law was approved with bipartisan support and signed into law by Republican Governor Bob Ray in 1974. The law lays out the rules by which public workers and state and local government employers sit down and solve problems. Click through to learn more.

Senator Petersen’s opening comments on SF 2, the Attack on Iowa Family Planning Services

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

State Senator Janet Petersen’s opening remarks on SF2: Thank you Mr. President. This bill is bad for Iowa women and families. It will create more unintended pregnancies, more high risk pregnancies, and cost Iowa taxpayers more. Iowans don’t support it. Doctors warn against it. We should listen ...

Iowa Supreme Court sends clear message to Statehouse on water quality

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

The Iowa Supreme Court is sending the Legislature a clear message that it is our job to clean up this mess. Iowans shouldn’t have to wonder if they will have access to clean, affordable drinking water; and they shouldn’t be afraid to let their children and grandchildren swim in our lakes and rivers.

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