Dems: Iowa Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation for Iowa to Join Summer EBT Food Program for Children

Des Moines — Iowa Senate Democrats on Thursday introduced legislation requiring the state of Iowa to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer EBT program.  Summer EBT provides food aid during the summer months...

Dems: Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum Responds to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

Des Moines — Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum released the following statement regarding Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address on Tuesday: “Iowans are looking for opportunity and accountability – not more partisanship...

Dems: Sen. Pam Jochum’s Opening Day Speech for the 2024 Legislative Session

Remarks as Delivered Thank you, Madam President.  Good morning, Madam President, good morning senators, staff, members of the press, and, of course, fellow Iowans: Welcome back to our Iowa Capitol and welcome to the 2024...

Dems: Sen. Izaah Knox Calls for Collaboration to Feed Iowa Kids and Address Food Insecurity

Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Izaah Knox on Wednesday released the following statement on the need for cooperation to find solutions to food insecurity in Iowa.  “I do not like that Iowa is not...

Dems: Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott Responds to Gov. Reynolds’ Decision to Reject Food Aid for Iowa Kids

Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott released the following statement in response to the news that Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration will reject the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2024 Summer EBT program, which...