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End-of-Session Remarks from Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen

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

“While I am disappointed, that we did not accomplish more good things for Iowans in 2019, I am hopeful we can work together to make bigger strides next session. I truly believe there are more things that unite us than divide us and we must continue looking for ways to work together to make Iowa a state we can proud to call home.” –Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen

Senate Republicans fail to support bipartisan effort to restore voting rights

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

It is shameful that Senator Brad Zaun and other Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee killed this priority legislation for the 2019 session. We agreed with the Governor when she said the bipartisan vote in the Iowa House was ‘a victory for Iowans who deserve a second chance.’

Statement on passing of former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Daryl Hecht

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

We lost a former member of the Iowa Supreme Court today who did the right thing even when it wasn’t easy. Justice Daryl Hecht was a leader and advocate for the civil rights of all Iowans. His family, colleagues and friends are in our thoughts today.

Iowa shouldn’t sell off its courts to the highest bidders

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

As the Judicial Branch’s website notes: ‘Merit selection is designed to emphasize the professional qualifications of applicants for judicial appointment and minimize partisan politics.’ That’s apparently not good enough for Republican politicians.

Senate Dem Leader on abortion ruling

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

“The District Court decision sends a strong message to Iowa women that their constitutional rights are important and their health care decisions should be made by them, not politicians…. I want Iowa to be known as the safest place in the country to have a baby.”

Senate Republicans vote to shut out Iowans

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

New rules being pushed through by Senate Republicans would eliminate the requirement that subcommittees be open to the public and that notification of the meetings go out 24 hours in advance. These changes are a shameful, deliberate attempt to cut more back-room deals and keep taxpayers in the dark about what they are doing.

Senate Dem Leader on Governor’s Condition of the State address

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

We are concerned that for the past two years, the Governor and legislative Republicans have pushed everyday Iowans to the back of the line. Republicans have allowed millionaires, big corporations and out-of-state MCOs to cut to the front of the line. Our goal this session is improve the lives of everyday Iowans.

Opening Day remarks by Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen

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

It is an honor to be part of a team of people who have such a heart for public service. I promise to listen, to learn and to fight for bluer skies in Iowa’s future.

UPDATED: 2019 Iowa Senate Democratic Committee Assignments

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

Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen released updated committee assignments today for Democratic State Senators for the 2019 session of the Iowa Legislature. The 88th General Assembly will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2019.

2019 Iowa Senate Democratic Committee Assignments

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

Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen released committee assignments today for Democratic State Senators for the 2019 session of the Iowa Legislature. The 88th General Assembly will begin on Monday, January 14, 2019.

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