News releases | Iowa Senate Democrats

Iowa’s 2021 Redistricting Process

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

Iowa’s 2021 Redistricting Process: Estimated timeline and what to expect

Special session set for redistricting

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

Iowans deserve a fair redistricting process, without interference from politicians, and without partisan amendments. The Legislature should approve Plan 1 during the October 5 special session if it meets all the legal and constitutional requirements.

Democrats invest $100 million in Iowa Affordable Housing

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

Iowans have another reason to be thankful that President Biden, Rep. Axne, and the Democratic Party passed the American Rescue Plan. Because of their leadership, Iowa is moving ahead with a multi-million dollar effort to increase affordable housing across Iowa. This is great news for hard-working Iowans and their families as we work to build back better.

Statement on Texas Abortion Ban

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

Earlier this week, Gov. Reynolds said, “I believe and trust in Iowans to make the best health decisions for themselves and their families. I will continue to support individual liberty over government mandates.” The truth is that Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans have consistently undermined the freedom of Iowans to make their own health care decisions.

“Governor, you need to change course” on COVID & Iowa schools

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

Governor, your mistakes and political posturing are endangering children, and threaten to further disrupt their education. You need to change course ASAP.

Iowans need help, not roadblocks

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

Iowans are begging Governor Reynolds to keep our kids, our schools and our communities safe. Other Republican Governors are working to make classrooms safe places for all children. We call on Iowa’s governor to do the same.

Republicans threaten safe return to school

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Health care, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

Kim Reynolds and Iowa Republicans in the Legislature are preventing our kids from returning safely to in-person school. Republican policies and failed leadership have allowed the COVID Delta Variant to spread unabated throughout our state. It’s fitting the Governor announced the return of INDYCAR to Iowa today: her COVID-19 policies have our state going in circles.

Survivors Network joins Petersen in call to extend statute of limitations

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

For too long, survivors of sexual abuse have held the entire liability for the long-term effects of the abuse they suffered. It is time to shift the cost back where it belongs, to the perpetrator and to the organizations who covered up for them.

Sen Dem Leader appoints Jazmin Newton to redistricting panel

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official, Transparency & accountability, Voting Rights

Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls has appointed attorney and community leader Jazmin Newton of Davenport to the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission. The Commission gathers input from Iowans about new maps that will be drawn for legislative and Congressional districts, based on Census data.

Closing remarks by Senate Democratic Leader

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

Iowa is strong only when our families are strong. Iowa thrives only when our middle class thrives. We are free only when Iowans have both liberty and justice. Senate Democrats fight for those values every single day.

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