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Why Iowa needs to end civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Post includes video, Safer communities

Iowa gets a failing grade when it comes to protecting kids from sexual abuse & trafficking. SF 32 would remove the civil statute of limitations for people who were abused as minors, allowing them to come forward as adults, seek justice, expose hidden predators & protect more kids from becoming victims.

Taxes: Reward work, not wealth

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

Our plan rewards work, not wealth. We believe that we need to support Iowa workers, who are the backbone of our economy, with lower costs and tax cuts, rather than what Republicans want to do, which is supporting the super-rich and corporations who continue to get richer while working Iowans get left behind.

Senate Dems vote for nonpartisan maps

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

Today, the Iowa Legislature approved a non-partisan redistricting plan in a strong, bipartisan vote. This is a win for all Iowans who care about our government and about our ability to come together, solve problems, and improve people’s lives.

Let’s approve 2nd nonpartisan redistricting plan

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Post includes video, Transparency & accountability, Voting Rights, Working families

If Republicans vote down the second map, that will be the clearest sign yet that they are rushing to gerrymander Iowa’s legislative map and rig election outcomes in their favor. They can make a definitive statement today against gerrymandering by stating they’ll vote for the fair, non-partisan maps that were just released.

Republican leaders must rule out gerrymandering, accept second map

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Post includes video, Transparency & accountability, Voting Rights, Working families

Republicans are threatening Iowa’s fair, nonpartisan redistricting process. They have continually kept on the table the prospect of adopting a new, secret district map drawn by unknown lobbyists and powerbrokers. They must rule out gerrymandering and accept the second legislative map that we’ll see next week.

Iowa GOP is a step closer to rigging Iowa elections

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

This is a clear signal Republicans are willing to use a partisan gerrymander to keep themselves in power, regardless of the will of we the people. Now is the time for Iowans to make their voices heard, contact their legislators, and demand that Republicans stop going down their dangerous road.

If Iowa GOP rejects first map, that’s a clear signal they plan to gerrymander

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

“Let me be clear: There’s no legitimate reason for Legislative Republicans to reject this first map. If Republicans vote down the first map, that is a clear signal they are planning to gerrymander Iowa legislative districts to keep themselves in power. It will be an attack on democracy, and Democrats will fight it every step of the way.”

Community colleges help workers, economy rebound

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Opinion, Post includes video, Working families

As businesses and industries look to fully re-open, they’re struggling to find the workers they need to fill well-paying jobs. Iowans may be eager to apply, but often lack the specific skills required. That’s where community colleges come in.

SF 342 is misguided criminal justice legislation

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Post includes video, Safer communities

State Senator Kevin Kinney of rural Oxford, a veteran law enforcement officer, says new criminal penalties could make it unsafe for citizens pulled over by unmarked vehicles.

Fight to Keep Background Checks for Gun Purchases

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Post includes video, Safer communities

HF 756 is bad for Iowans’ safety. If signed into law, people without any type of firearms training will be allowed to carry in public. So, a person can purchase a firearm from a private seller without a background check and then carry it anywhere in public without any firearms training or proficiency if this bill is adopted.

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