Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls released the following statement regarding Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address on Tuesday: “The agenda offered tonight by Gov. Reynolds is full of promises and paybacks for...
Remarks as Delivered Madam President, ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, staff, members of the press, and my fellow Iowans: welcome to the 2023 legislative session. I’d like to start first by thanking my family,...
"Today is a historic day. 34 Republican Senators will take their seats and we will comprise the first supermajority in this chamber in half a century. This historic achievement didn’t just happen. It happened because we delivered common sense solutions to the most...
"Today is a historic day. 34 Republican Senators will take their seats and we will comprise the first supermajority in this chamber in half a century. This historic achievement didn’t just happen. It happened because we delivered common sense solutions to the most...
"This session’s work will seek to maximize educational opportunities for all children and ensure that students whose needs are not being met can find the option that serves them best."
"This session’s work will seek to maximize educational opportunities for all children and ensure that students whose needs are not being met can find the option that serves them best."
Iowa state Sen. Pam Jochum released the following statement regarding the Iowa Attorney General’s $44.4 million settlement with Medicaid managed care company Centene over allegations of overbilling the state for pharmacy benefits and services: “Let’s...
Statement by Senator Janet Petersen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee “Today’s no-growth revenue estimate is yet another warning for Iowa’s economy. Projected revenues for both 2023 and 2024 are down compared to 2022, and...
DES MOINES – Iowa state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott released the following statement regarding the district court ruling on Republican attempts to restrict abortion access in Iowa: Trone Garriott, D-West Des Moines, is the ranking...
"After Iowans have validated our agenda by putting Senate Republicans into the supermajority for the first time in half a century, our caucus is ready to continue to deliver results for this state."
