Legislative Democrats’ COVID-19 Recovery Agenda
Iowa's Democratic lawmakers have released a plan to address the needs of Iowa families and business during the reconvened 2020 session, starting June 3. The goal is to keep lawmakers focused on...
View ArticleMathis, Sweeney: Forgive Medicare Loans
Hospitals and other healthcare providers accessed advanced payments through the CARES Act Medicare Loan Fund to bridge losses. Loan forgiveness is vitally important and is much more critical now, given...
View ArticlePetersen: We can take immediate steps to end racial disparities
Iowans and Americans everywhere are coming together to say “enough is enough.” It’s time that our actions condemn hate and racism. It’s time that our actions advance equality and justice for all.
View ArticleWahls: Addressing Iowa’s stresses before session ends
The Iowa Legislature has resumed the 2020 session. Over the next two weeks, I hope we will: ** Pass a balanced budget based on the latest revenue estimates. ** Fight for the needs of Iowans, businesses...
View ArticleBoulton: Solutions to racial injustice must be new
Our city, state, and nation are struggling with what is broken in our society. Racial injustice isn’t new, but our solutions absolutely must be. We have seen powerful, poignant moments. A peaceful,...
View ArticleAppropriations Committee – Week 21, 2020
Action between June 3 and June 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Appropriations Committee. MORE
View ArticleCommerce Committee – Week 21, 2020
Action between June 3 and June 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Commerce Committee. MORE
View ArticleHuman Resources Committee – Week 21, 2020
Action between June 3 and June 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Human Resources Committee. MORE
View ArticleNatural Resources Committee – Week 21, 2020
Action between June 3 and June 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Natural Resources Committee. MORE
View ArticleTransportation Committee – Week 21, 2020
Action between June 3 and June 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. MORE
View ArticleVeterans Affairs Committee – Week 21, 2020
Action between June 3 and June 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. MORE
View ArticleEducation Committee – Week 21, 2020
Action between June 3 and June 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Education Committee. MORE
View ArticleJudiciary Committee – Week 21, 2020
Action between June 3 and June 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. MORE
View ArticleState Government Committee – Week 21, 2020
Action between June 3 and June 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. MORE
View ArticleWays & Means Committee – Week 21, 2020
Action between June 3 and June 5 on bills assigned to the Senate Ways & Means Committee. MORE
View ArticleStatement by Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen on passage of Criminal...
Iowans are calling for social and racial justice. Senate Democrats are ready to make that a reality, and we are so happy to make a first step today in a bipartisan manner.
View ArticleLabor & Business Committee – Week 22, 2020
Action between June 10 and June 12 on bills assigned to the Senate Labor Committee.
View ArticleLocal Government Committee – Week 22, 2020
Action between June 10 and June 12 on bills assigned to the Senate Local Government Committee.
View ArticleCommerce Committee – Week 22, 2020
Action between June 10 and June 12 on bills assigned to the Senate Commerce Committee.
View ArticleAppropriations Committee – Week 22, 2020
Action between June 10 and June 12 on bills assigned to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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