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Republicans threaten safe return to school

Kim Reynolds and Iowa Republicans in the Legislature are preventing our kids from returning safely to in-person school. Republican policies and failed leadership have allowed the COVID Delta Variant to...

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Statement on Texas Abortion Ban

Earlier this week, Gov. Reynolds said, "I believe and trust in Iowans to make the best health decisions for themselves and their families. I will continue to support individual liberty over government...

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Iowa Republicans own Delta surge

Iowa Republicans need to stop gambling with our children’s lives, and start following the science. We need to listen to public health experts and epidemiologists, not Republican politicians and horse...

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Ensure fair representation: Share feedback on redistricting

Access details for three Iowa Redistricting virtual public input meetings will be available in mid-September at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/meetingsListComm?groupID=587&ga=89....

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Labor Day: Hard-working Iowans deserve better

Hard-working Iowans have faced a lot of challenges in recent years—wages that don’t keep up with inflation, a lack of child care options and a pandemic that has upended everything. Statehouse...

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is good for Iowa

We must lay the foundation for a robust & equitable recovery for all Iowans. The federal bipartisan infrastructure bill can jumpstart our efforts. It will allow us to overhaul our infrastructure,...

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What happened to local control in Iowa?

Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans have usurped the authority of local governments 21 times since gaining power in 2017. They replaced local control with their one-size-fits-all...

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Democrats invest $100 million in Iowa Affordable Housing

Iowans have another reason to be thankful that President Biden, Rep. Axne, and the Democratic Party passed the American Rescue Plan. Because of their leadership, Iowa is moving ahead with a...

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Delta surge is result of failed GOP leadership

“We are in this dangerous delta surge because of failed leadership from Iowa Republicans. They rejected $95 million to protect our students, have embraced vaccine skepticism, and continue to ignore our...

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Special session set for redistricting

Iowans deserve a fair redistricting process, without interference from politicians, and without partisan amendments. The Legislature should approve Plan 1 during the October 5 special session if it...

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Iowa’s 2021 Redistricting Process

Iowa’s 2021 Redistricting Process: Estimated timeline and what to expect

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Iowa Redistricting Plan 1 Released

Senate Democrats are reviewing Plan 1 to ensure it meets all the legal and constitutional requirements for redistricting. Iowans deserve a fair redistricting process, without partisan interference. We...

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Iowans support fair, non-partisan maps

Iowa citizens have had their say on the first redistricting map. At both the federal and state levels, the districts have nearly the same number of voters and follow local government boundaries when...

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If Iowa GOP rejects first map, that’s a clear signal they plan to gerrymander

“Let me be clear: There’s no legitimate reason for Legislative Republicans to reject this first map. If Republicans vote down the first map, that is a clear signal they are planning to gerrymander Iowa...

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Iowa GOP is a step closer to rigging Iowa elections

This is a clear signal Republicans are willing to use a partisan gerrymander to keep themselves in power, regardless of the will of we the people. Now is the time for Iowans to make their voices heard,...

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Republican leaders must rule out gerrymandering, accept second map

Republicans are threatening Iowa's fair, nonpartisan redistricting process. They have continually kept on the table the prospect of adopting a new, secret district map drawn by unknown lobbyists and...

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Economy recovering thanks to Biden, Dems

Pres. Biden & Congressional Democrats provided much-needed help to Iowans through the ARP. Statehouse Republicans want to give more tax cuts for the wealthiest few. We support tax cuts for...

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New butchery funding is good for rural economy

New Butchery Innovation & Revitalization grants, approved by the Legislature this year, will create good jobs and ensure fresh, healthy food moves seamlessly from farm to table.

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Let’s approve 2nd nonpartisan redistricting plan

If Republicans vote down the second map, that will be the clearest sign yet that they are rushing to gerrymander Iowa's legislative map and rig election outcomes in their favor. They can make a...

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Senate Dems vote for nonpartisan maps

Today, the Iowa Legislature approved a non-partisan redistricting plan in a strong, bipartisan vote. This is a win for all Iowans who care about our government and about our ability to come together,...

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