Tag Archive for "rob-hogg" | Iowa Senate Democrats

Action Alert: Help stop bad bills today

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Working families

Two bad bills on today’s debate schedule are SF184/HF203, which would circumvent federal “Buy American” requirements on state and local road projects, and SF435/HF518, which would gut Iowa’s workers compensation system for work-related injuries and disabilities (see more below). You can help by e-mailing Republican Senators today and by calling ...

UI right to reverse scholarship cuts

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

The University of Iowa’s response to these Republican takebacks was to renege on scholarships already awarded to Iowa students. I reached out to UI officials and asked them to reconsider. I’m glad they have reversed that decision.

Seven weeks into legislative session, Republicans still breaking promises to create jobs, grow incomes

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, News releases, Official, Working families

“In 2009, Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds promised to create 200,000 jobs in five years,” said Senate Democratic Leader Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids. “After more than 6 years, Iowa has gained less than 126,000 jobs, slower than the rate of job growth in the country as a whole. Instead of working on legislation to create jobs, Republicans are pursuing a partisan agenda that ignores the best interests of hard-working Iowans.”

Senate Leader: Anti-worker legislation hurts working Iowans and their families

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Working families

An overwhelming majority of Iowans who packed the Capitol, attended rallies and overflowing local meetings, and filled legislative voicemail and email inboxes were in opposition to Senate File 213/House File 291. “Their message was clear: This bill hurts working Iowans and their families,” he said.

Legislative Leaders: It’s time to ‘slow down’ on major overhaul of workers’ rights and start listening to Iowans

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

Responding to record turnout at legislative forums over the weekends and an outpouring of opposition to legislation that would significantly reduce workers’ rights across Iowa, Democratic leaders today called on Republican legislative leaders to “slow down” and to listen to the concerns of Iowans.

Democratic Leader: Contact Republican Senators about budget cuts

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Health care, Issues, Official, Safer communities

Senate Democratic Leader Rob Hogg is urging Iowans to contact Republican Senators this week about their proposals for major mid-year budget cuts and the defunding of Planned Parenthood. Their mid-year budget cuts would take away critical funding for education, public safety, and our courts. If enacted it would be a ...

Senate Democrats applaud Iowa Chief Justice’s speech

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

Leaders of the Iowa Senate today responded positively to Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady’s annual State of the Judiciary address, and say that proposed cuts by Branstad/Reynolds threaten public safety.

2017 Opening Day Remarks by Senate Democratic Leader Rob Hogg

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

Good morning, Mr. President, Mr. Majority Leader, returning Senate colleagues, new Senate colleagues, Senate staff, family, friends, and fellow Iowans. Today, I want to begin with a few personal observations. The first is the honor I feel to stand before you today as the first new leader of the Senate ...

Iowa Legislative Leaders, Governor Branstad Pre-Session Interviews with Iowa Reporters (Video)

8 years ago by ContentAdmin · Ag & Farming, Education, Energy & Enviroment, Fiscal responsibility, Health care, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Post includes video, Quality of life, Transparency & accountability

On January 13, 2017, the Associated Press organized a pre-session news conference with with the leaders of the Iowa Legislature and Governor Branstad. The meetings were livestreamed on the Iowa Senate Democrats’ Facebook Page.

Hogg: Iowans must be assured that there are safe, secure environments at every Iowa facility

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

(Des Moines) Senate Democratic Leader Rob Hogg has released the following response to news that clients were mistreated at the Glenwood State Resource Center. “Abuse is never acceptable. This is especially worrisome because families in more than half of Iowa’s counties depend on Glenwood for health care services that are ...

Tagged with: Rob Hogg: Page 3