Dems: Inside the Iowa House – Keeping Kids Safe in School

KEEPING KIDS SAFE IN SCHOOL It’s the first week of school, normally a time of excitement and anticipation. And while kids all over the state headed back into the classroom this week, another emotion is common in families - concern.…

Dems: Inside the Iowa House – Let Me Introduce Myself

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

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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: Konfrst Elected As Iowa House Minority Leader

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State Representative Jennifer Konfrst of Windsor Heights was elected to be the new Iowa House Minority Leader on Monday evening. Rep. Konfrst was the House Minority Whip during the 2021 legislative session and was elected to the top leadership post…

Dems: Prichard Steps Down as House Minority Leader

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State Representative Todd Prichard of Charles City announced today that he will be stepping down as the Iowa House Minority Leader. Prichard served as leader for three legislative sessions and House Democrats will choose another leader on June 14th, 2021.…

Dems: Statement from House Democratic Whip Jennifer Konfrst on Bomb-making Materials Found in Anamosa State Penitentiary

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"The Governor’s continuous failures of leadership put more lives at risk every day. After the murders of Lorena Schulte and Robert McFarland in March and another staff assault in April, the bomb materials found in an inmate’s cell prove the…

Dems: Two Ethics Complaints Filed Against Dark Money Groups

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Des Moines, Iowa — After a video was released featuring a Washington, DC-based, dark money group boasting about secretly lobbying and writing part of the voter bill signed into law in March, two ethics complaints were filed today in the…