Dems: Community colleges help workers, economy rebound

As businesses and industries look to fully re-open, they’re struggling to find the workers they need to fill well-paying jobs. Iowans may be eager to apply, but often lack the specific skills required. That’s where community colleges come in.…

Dems: Expanded Child Tax Credit: Boost for Iowans’ pocketbooks starts July 15

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats July 14, 2021 Senate Staff

The federal American Rescue Plan is the biggest piece of anti-poverty legislation in more than 50 years. One key feature, an expanded Child Tax Credit, will provide major tax relief for nearly all families starting July 15.…

Dems: Survivors Network joins Petersen in call to extend statute of limitations

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats July 7, 2021 Senate Staff

For too long, survivors of sexual abuse have held the entire liability for the long-term effects of the abuse they suffered. It is time to shift the cost back where it belongs, to the perpetrator and to the organizations who…

Dems: Sen Dem Leader appoints Jazmin Newton to redistricting panel

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats July 6, 2021 Senate Staff

Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls has appointed attorney and community leader Jazmin Newton of Davenport to the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission. The Commission gathers input from Iowans about new maps that will be drawn for legislative and Congressional districts, based…

Dems: Inside the Iowa House – Let Me Introduce Myself

Iowa House, Iowa House Democrats June 30, 2021 iowahouse

Greetings from the Iowa Statehouse! My name is Jennifer Konfrst, and I’m proud to serve as the newest Iowa House Minority Leader. I’m glad to have this opportunity to introduce myself and share a little about my priorities. This year’s…

Dems: New Laws Take Effect July 1

Iowa House, Iowa House Democrats June 28, 2021 iowahouse

Dozens of new laws will take effect on July 1, the start of the state of the state's fiscal year. Below are a few highlights by committee. Agriculture SF 231 - Allows any student with a special minor’s license, more…

Dems: Agriculture – All-bill summary 2021

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats June 23, 2021 Senate Staff

All bills assigned to the Senate Agriculture Committee, passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor for her signature in 2021.…

Dems: Appropriations Committee – All-Bill Summary 2021