Dems: Community colleges help workers, economy rebound

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats July 20, 2021 Senate Staff

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: 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

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

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

Dems: Commerce Committee – All-Bill Summary 2021

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

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

Dems: Education Committee: All-Bill Summary 2021

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

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

Dems: Ethics Committee -All Bill Summary 2021

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

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

Dems: Human Resources Committee – All-Bill Summary 2021

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

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

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