Legislators to hear from mobile home residents, discuss reforms
A public meeting on proposed reforms for mobile home parks is set for 1 PM Saturday, Dec. 14, in room 103 of the Statehouse.
View ArticleStatement on State Patrol, DPS misuse of tax dollars
The Governor should require the Iowa State Patrol supervisor to repay taxpayer money, and ensure someone is held accountable for this poor judgment call.
View ArticleTake our 2020 survey
The 2020 legislative session is getting under way. Take our short survey to let us know what matters most to you.
View ArticleSenate Dem Leader’s opening day remarks
We have a chance this year in the Iowa Legislature to send more positive signals to our children that we want them to stay in Iowa after graduation. We can build safe, caring and vibrant neighborhoods...
View ArticleVideo: Our leader’s opening day remarks
In 2020, legislators can work together to "build healthier, happier, safer and stronger Iowa neighborhood for our parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren and our friends." WATCH VIDEO
View ArticleStatement on constitutional amendment on women’s health
More than 30 labor and delivery departments have closed around our state. We have a shortage of obstetricians. Options for prenatal care are shrinking. Instead of focusing on these solvable problems,...
View ArticleIowa courts innovate to improve lives
Iowa has developed specialized courts to address the specific needs of Iowans and their communities. Judges, treatment professionals, lawyers and service agencies form treatment teams to help Iowans...
View Article2020 holds big opportunities for Iowans
A busy and important year for Iowans is under way. Click through for some key events we should all take part in during 2020. MORE
View ArticleHonor MLK with service
We can honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s memory by improving our communities through volunteer service year around. Volunteer with a local non-profit, church group, school or community organization.
View ArticleIowa AG urges change to Iowa’s manufactured home laws
Legislators have the opportunity to help residents as complaints from home owners living in manufactured-home parks have spiked in the last year. MORE
View ArticleTransportation Committee – Week 2, 2020
Action between January 16 and January 22 on bills assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. MORE
View ArticleEducation Committee – Week 2, 2020
Action between January 16 and January 22 on bills assigned to the Senate Education Committee. MORE
View ArticleCommittee remarks on SJR 21
Prepared opening remarks to the Senate State Government Committee on SJR 21 by State Sen. Claire Celsi. MORE
View ArticleLet’s protect Iowans living in manufactured homes
Common sense tells us that people who own their own homes should have at least as much protection as people who rent, if not more. But that is not the state of Iowa law today. MORE
View ArticleImproving health for Iowa moms and babies
Maternal mortality in Iowa has increased at an alarming rate in recent years. Part of the problem: Shrinking health care options and workforce. That’s why we're proposing the Healthy Moms and Babies...
View ArticleLet’s not hurt Iowans with another tax shift
Iowans deserve a tax system that works for all of us. Unfortunately, many Iowans believe the current system is rigged against them. The proposed tax changes Governor Reynolds floated in her Condition...
View ArticleEducation Committee – Week 3, 2020
Action between January 23 and January 29 on bills assigned to the Senate Education Committee. MORE
View ArticleHuman Resources Committee – Week 3, 2020
Action between January 23 and January 29 on bills assigned to the Senate Human Resources Committee. MORE
View ArticleJudiciary Committee – Week 3, 2020
Action between January 23 and January 29 on bills assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. MORE
View ArticleState Government Committee – Week 3, 2020
Action between January 23 and January 29 on bills assigned to the Senate State Government Committee. MORE
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