Safer communities | Iowa Senate Democrats

Governor “abusing the power of her office” to force unsafe school reopenings

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

“Nowhere in Senate File 2310 does it state that Iowa students, teachers and staff will be required to work and learn in unsafe buildings.” the percentage of time Iowans need to spend in buildings. She cooked up that unsafe and unrealistic number herself.”

Health care community asks Gov. Reynolds for statewide mask order

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

The Iowa Medical Society and a coalition of health care organizations representing more than 12,000 physicians, clinicians, providers, pharmacists, health care facilities, public health professionals and providers-in-training, are calling on Gov. Reynolds to issue a statewide mask mandate to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Statement on Gov’s executive order on schools

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

Iowa schools are being forced into difficult choices between in-person learning and the health and safety of students and staff. Only when we get serious about knocking down this virus can our kids have a quality education and a safe school environment.

2020 Session Wrap-up

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Ag & Farming, Blog, Consumer protections, Education, Energy & Enviroment, Fiscal responsibility, Health care, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability, Veterans & service members, Working families

A quick list of the good, the bad and the ugly bills of the 2020 legislative session.

Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen on passage of Criminal Justice Reforms

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability

Iowans are calling for social and racial justice. Senate Democrats are ready to make that a reality, and we are so happy to make a first step today in a bipartisan manner.

Boulton: Solutions to racial injustice must be new

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Opinion, Quality of life, Safer communities

Our city, state, and nation are struggling with what is broken in our society. Racial injustice isn’t new, but our solutions absolutely must be. We have seen powerful, poignant moments. A peaceful, massive assembly has inspired new conversations. It also inspired a powerful and real emotion for some: anger.

Wahls: Addressing Iowa’s stresses before session ends

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Health care, Issues, Official, Opinion, Safer communities

The Iowa Legislature has resumed the 2020 session. Over the next two weeks, I hope we will:
** Pass a balanced budget based on the latest revenue estimates.
** Fight for the needs of Iowans, businesses and communities impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
** Push for laws to address racial inequities in Iowa.

Petersen: We can take immediate steps to end racial disparities

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Opinion, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability

Iowans and Americans everywhere are coming together to say “enough is enough.” It’s time that our actions condemn hate and racism. It’s time that our actions advance equality and justice for all.

Legislative Democrats’ COVID-19 Recovery Agenda

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Health care, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability, Working families

Iowa’s Democratic lawmakers have released a plan to address the needs of Iowa families and business during the reconvened 2020 session, starting June 3. The goal is to keep lawmakers focused on addressing problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Petersen: Let’s give Iowans a healthier way to restart the economy

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official, Opinion, Quality of life, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability, Working families

The number of COVID-19 cases is still increasing, and nationally ranked hotspots are popping up all over the state. Yet, the Governor and Republican legislators continue to deliver narratives that are heavy on spin and light on facts and data.

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