Tag Archive for "tod-bowman" | Iowa Senate Democrats

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.”

Lawmakers Unveil “Putting Iowans First” Plan

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, Jobs & Economy, News releases, Official, Quality of life, Working families

Democratic lawmakers outlined their new plan today called Putting Iowans First. The plan was developed by lawmakers to keep the 2018 session focused on improving the lives of everyday Iowans with better-paying jobs, revitalized small towns and rural communities, the best education in the country and a great quality of life.

Perpetrators must pay for bad behavior – not Iowa taxpayers

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

A group of Senators introduced legislation today to ensure that state employees – not all Iowa taxpayers – would be financially responsible for egregious and illegal workplace behavior.

Senators introduce bill to end privatized Medicaid

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

All 20 Democrats and the one Independent in the Iowa Senate have introduced SF 2058, a bill to end privatized Medicaid and put Iowans back in control of a state-run system that provides affordable health care to more than 560,000 citizens.

Democrats call on Statehouse Republicans to ‘put Iowans back in control of Medicaid’

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

In a letter emailed today to Governor Reynolds and Republican lawmakers, Iowa’s Democratic state legislators are asking for bipartisan cooperation during the 2018 session to end Iowa’s failed Medicaid privatization experiment.

Bowman, McKean invite public to pre-session listening posts

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

State Senator Tod Bowman of Maquoketa and State Representative Andy McKean of Anamosa have scheduled listening posts in Jackson, Jones and Dubuque counties. The legislators encourage constituents to bring their concerns and suggestions for the 2018 session.

Senator Bowman outlines bipartisan opportunities to improve Iowa education in letter to Governor Reynolds

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Official

State Senator Tod Bowman of Maquoketa has outlined bipartisan opportunities to improve Iowa education in a letter to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. Bowman, the only active teacher in the Iowa Senate, offered education proposals that would benefit Iowa students and help strengthen Iowa’s economy.

SF213 – Prepared remarks by Sen. Tod Bowman of Maquoketa

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

Since this bill was introduced, I have received and answered hundreds of emails from my constituents; talked with hundreds of constituents on the street and on the phone; even met last week with a group of six school superintendents. I have also read the bill and talked with my Senate colleagues about the details of the legislation. The bottom line is this: I can’t find a single reason why this bill would be good for the people of Iowa.

Tax break for farmers, small businesses, teachers & families

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Issues, Official, Working families

Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to help Iowa taxpayers by “coupling” Iowa’s tax code with recent federal changes for 2016, the taxes Iowans must pay this April. Thousands of Iowans want to use these provisions, which have been available to them in previous years, to lower their state taxes.

Democrats release committee assignments for 2017 session

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

Senate Democratic Leader Rob Hogg has released the committee assignments for the Democratic members of the Iowa Senate for the 2017 session of the Iowa Legislature. “A lot of groundwork is done during committee meetings, where there are opportunities for open discussion and bipartisan work,” Hogg said.

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