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Spread the word about abuse hotline

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Safer communities

The Iowa Attorney General’s office recently established a new toll-free hotline for adult survivors to report child sexual abuse. This is an important step to ensure that survivors of child sex abuse get the justice they deserve. Iowans will be safer when we know the truth about sex offenders among ...

Statement on AG’s decision regarding clergy sex abuse

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

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has taken two steps in the right direction today by requesting records on clergy abuse from Catholic dioceses in Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque and Sioux City; and by establishing a hotline — 855-620-7000 — for survivors to call and report abuse.

HWY 20 shows the promise of rural Iowa investments

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Ag & Farming, Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, News releases, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities

“Safe, efficient roads for Iowans, travelers and commerce have been top priorities over my last eight years on the Senate Transportation Committee. We’ve accomplished a lot in that time through bipartisan efforts focused on making Iowa the best place to live, work and do business.”

Two new laws will help protect your credit

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

Credit reporting agencies can no longer charge fees when you freeze checks on your credit reports, and tougher penalties are now in place for criminals who use technology to steal your credit card.

2018 End-of-Session Report

7 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

This session, we heard from thousands of Iowans who work hard but struggle to get by. They just want a decent-paying job and the chance to lead a happy, healthy life. Our job in the Legislature is to listen and work to improve the lives of everyday Iowans.

Workers Memorial Day: We stand with Iowa workers

7 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 deferred confirmation vote for DHS Director

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, News releases, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities

We made a reasonable request today to delay the confirmation vote on Jerry Foxhoven until we can fully assess his leadership at DHS. First, there’s no need to rush this important decision. The deadline to deal with confirmations isn’t until April 15. Second, there are too many unresolved problems with the privatization of Medicaid services by the Reynolds Administration.

Legislators offer next steps to improve child welfare

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

Legislators fear more children under state care will suffer due to Republican inaction on child welfare. State Senators Matt McCoy and Janet Petersen, members of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee, offer steps to improve the welfare of foster and adopted kids, and prevent tragedies like the horrific deaths of Natalie Finn and Sabrina Ray.

Latest state deficit figures show GOP budget is ‘out of whack’ and hurting Iowa families

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

“Iowa is not in a recession. Iowa is experiencing slow revenue growth because the policies of Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans are out of whack. Delaying tax refunds for Iowa families and other gimmicks will not solve this budget mess. Republicans must stop showering tens of millions on large tax giveaways to out-of-state corporations. These tax giveaways now top $500 million annually and are the fastest growing part of the state spending.

Gov. Reynolds: Convince Pres. Trump to stop Iowa health care disaster

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Health care, Issues, Jobs & Economy, News releases, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities, Working families

Open letter to Governor Reynolds urging her to convince President Trump to make sure Iowans can keep their health insurance, to protect rural hospitals and health care providers, and to prevent a devastating blow to Iowa’s economy by opposing Republican health care legislation.

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