Dems: Build Back Better: Higher pay for direct care workers, better care for Iowans

December 2, 2021 News Conference I’m Senator Pam Jochum from Dubuque. I want to talk a little bit today, about Build Back Better and investing in Iowa’s direct care workers. It’s one of many ways [...]…

Dems: UAW Win; Biden/Axne Job Creation

The bottom line is that while Governor Reynolds, Speaker Grassley and Majority Leader Whitver are pointing fingers and playing the blame game, President Biden, Rep. Axne and other Democratic Leaders are actually getting things done for working Iowans.…

Dems: GOP should join us in maximizing help for Iowa in infrastructure bill

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats November 10, 2021 Senate Staff

Thanks to President Biden and Congresswoman Cindy Axne, at least $5 billion will arrive in Iowa over the next five years to help rebuild crumbling infrastructure. Iowa will get even more help in areas where we need it most, specifically…

Dems: Thank you, Veterans!

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats November 10, 2021 Senate Staff

The commitment of Iowans to serve our country has been strong since the Civil War. That’s why the Legislature has worked to make Iowa a great place for veterans and their families, encourage returning service members to make Iowa their…

Dems: Iowa GOP doesn’t support fairness for workers

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats November 4, 2021 Senate Staff

We need an economy that works for hard-working Iowans, not the top 1%. Democrats will continue to fight and show up for workers and retirees who have earned a bigger paycheck and secure retirement. Republicans haven’t shown up to support…

Dems: Senate Dems vote for nonpartisan maps

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats October 28, 2021 Senate Staff

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, solve problems, and improve people’s lives.…

Dems: Let’s approve 2nd nonpartisan redistricting plan

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats October 21, 2021 Senate Staff

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 definitive statement today against gerrymandering by…

Dems: New butchery funding is good for rural economy

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats October 15, 2021 Senate Staff

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.…

Dems: Economy recovering thanks to Biden, Dems

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats October 15, 2021 Senate Staff

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 hard-working families--those who need the relief. We oppose more state…

Dems: Republican leaders must rule out gerrymandering, accept second map

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats October 14, 2021 Senate Staff

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 powerbrokers. They must rule out gerrymandering and accept the second legislative…

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