Mental Health System Under Threat
Gov. Reynolds' tax plan is another massive cut for wealthy Iowans that will drain funds from state priorities, and damage our mental health system. MORE
View ArticleMobile Home Bill Filed
A bipartisan group of senators filed a bill to protect Iowans who own manufactured homes. The House filed a companion bill, which will get its first public hearing on Monday. MORE
View ArticleReport investigates death of Natalie Finn
Another tragedy like the death of teenager Natalie Finn could happen unless Iowa’s child-protection workers are given the resources and support they need, according to the State Ombudsman. MORE
View ArticleRural Iowa’s Maternal Health Crisis: A Doctor’s Perspective
Sarah Ledger of Mount Pleasant is a physician with Henry County Health Center. Unfortunately, the local obstetrics department is closing. As rural Iowa becomes less safe for pregnant women, new moms...
View ArticleNatural Resources Committee – Week 6, 2020
Action between February 13 and February 19 on bills assigned to the Senate Natural Resources Committee. MORE
View ArticleState Government Committee – Week 6, 2020
Action between February 13 and February 19 on bills assigned to the Senate State Government Committee. MORE
View ArticleIowans bring fight for their homes to Capitol
Members of the Iowa Manufactured Home Residents Network are fighting for checks and balances in a one-sided system that is attracting unscrupulous out-of-state landlords who prey on manufactured...
View ArticleVeterans Affairs Committee – Week 6, 2020
Action between February 13 and February 19 on bills assigned to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. MORE
View ArticleEducation Committee – Week 6, 2020
Action between February 13 and February 19 on bills assigned to the Senate Education Committee. MORE
View ArticleHealthy Moms and Babies Act will address growing maternal health concerns
We've proposed legislation to address Iowa's growing maternal health crisis. Our maternal mortality rate has more than doubled in the past three years, hospital labor and delivery departments are...
View ArticleLabor & Business Committee – Week 6, 2020
Action between February 13 and February 19 on bills assigned to the Senate Labor Committee. MORE
View ArticleAgriculture Committee – Week 6, 2020
Action between February 13 and February 19 on bills assigned to the Senate Agriculture Committee. MORE
View ArticleTransportation Committee – Week 6, 2020
Action between February 13 and February 19 on bills assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. MORE
View ArticleCommerce Committee – Week 6, 2020
Action between February 13 and February 19 on bills assigned to the Senate Commerce Committee. MORE
View ArticleHuman Resources Committee – Week 6, 2020
Action between February 13 and February 19 on bills assigned to the Senate Human Resources Committee. MORE
View ArticleIowa Sister States seeks help for China with life-saving aid
The Legislature’s International Relations Committee met to address the deadly spread of coronavirus in Iowa’s sister cities in China. The Legislature is partnering with local leaders, industry and...
View ArticleJudiciary Committee – Week 6, 2020
Action between February 13 and February 19 on bills assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. MORE
View ArticleBipartisan bills alive after first funnel
Feb. 21 was the “first funnel” at the Iowa Capitol. That means policy bills must have been passed by a committee to be considered during the remainder of the session. Here are some good bipartisan...
View ArticleTax-hike proposal violates Iowans’ trust
In 2010, voters approved a Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund to be filled with a portion of state sales tax if the sales tax was increased. Governor Reynolds now wants to raise the...
View ArticleChild protections cannot wait
If we want to protect Iowa kids from abuse, neglect and potential death, it’s time to provide adequate funding for Iowa DHS. As we prepare the next state budget, we'll be fighting for the dedicated...
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