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. While we had all hoped this pandemic...
Governor, your mistakes and political posturing are endangering children, and threaten to further disrupt their education. You need to change course ASAP.
Highlights in this edition: Caucus-Newsletter 8-26-21 School Funding OverviewSince Iowans put Republicans in control of the Iowa House in the 2010 election, school per pupil funding has risen by $1,374Gov. Reynolds Delivers Grant Money to Local School Districts$8.6...
For Immediate Release: August 24, 2021 State Senator Janet Petersen of Des Moines has organized a joint letter to Governor Kim Reynolds urging specific steps to make Iowa schools safer. The letter is signed by...
Kim Reynolds and Iowa Republicans in the Legislature are preventing our kids from returning safely to in-person school. Republican policies and failed leadership have allowed the COVID Delta Variant to spread unabated throughout our state. It's fitting the Governor...
Highlights in this edition: Caucus-Newsletter 8-12-21 COVID-19 UpdateCOVID-19 Case Fatality Rate Drops to Lowest Level Yet at 0.59%65.7% of Iowans age 18 and over have received at least one dose of the vaccinationThe percentage of total COVID-19 associated...
Highlights in this edition: Caucus-Newsletter-7-29-21 Strong Revenue Numbers Go Beyond General FundSports wagering is bringing in substantially more than what was originally expectedHistoric Preservation Tax Credit Awards Used to Create Child Care SlotsThe Historic...
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.
Highlights in this edition: Caucus-Newsletter-7-15-21 Critical Race Theory SimplifiedCritical Race Theory is a Marxist inspired dogma that has converted a surprisingly high number of people in government, corporate and educational leadership positions who are using...
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.
