Tag Archive for "pam-jochum" | Iowa Senate Democrats

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.

Enhancing communities through land banks

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities, Working families

Bipartisan legislation (SF 2369) establishing “land banks” has passed the Senate Local Government Committee. Land banks are public-private partnerships to rehabilitate rundown, vacant and tax-delinquent properties for productive use.
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Watch Dec. 14 Manufactured Housing Reform Hearing

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Consumer protections, Issues, Official, Post includes video

Below are links to the Facebook live stream taken at the Manufactured Housing Reform Meeting.

HEARING, Part 1

HEARING, Part 2

Jochum receives Pharmacy Association’s “Good Governance Award”

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

State Sen. Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque) was presented today with the Iowa Pharmacy Association’s Good Governance Award during the organization’s annual Legislative Day in Des Moines. The Good Governance Award recognizes Sen. Jochum’s legislative efforts and support for public health and the pharmacy profession.

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.

Partial review of privatized Medicaid disaster doesn’t answer concerns

6 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Health care, Issues, News releases, Official, Transparency & accountability

A partial review of the Medicaid privatization disaster is a big pile of excuses with no good answers for Iowa taxpayers who are being ripped off. Departing State Auditor Mary Mosiman is one of a long line of Republican politicians who still cannot answer simple questions about the cost and quality of privatized Medicaid.

Senate Dems select leadership team

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

We believe every Iowan deserves affordable health care, strong schools and the chance to get ahead. We will work with the Governor and Republican legislators where we can find common ground. But, if we continue to see Republicans push an agenda that hurts the health care, education and financial security of working Iowans, we will be fierce in our opposition.

Statement from Sen. Pam Jochum on passing of Sarah Jochum, her daughter

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

“As we mourn Sarah’s passing, our family is also celebrating the impact that Sarah had for 41 years on our lives and the lives of so many Iowans. Sarah taught all of us about unconditional love. Sarah loved everyone and touched so many hearts.”

What happens when you privatize Medicaid?

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

In a video released Sunday, AJ+ looks at “what happens when a state puts a crucial social safety net in the hands of for-profit companies.” It’s a devastating report on Iowa’s Medicaid privatization that features Senator Pam Jochum of Dubuque, as well as Iowans who are suffering under the #MedicaidMess.

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