Iowa state Sens. Sarah Trone Garriott, Nate Boulton, and Bill Dotzler released the following statements in response to the announced closure of Tyson Foods’ pork packing plant in Perry. “We stand with Perry and the...
“The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is a blank check for people to impose their religious beliefs on others and to discriminate against people they don’t like,” Iowa state Sen. Janice Weiner said. “That’s wrong. Religious...
Des Moines — Iowa Senate Democrats on Tuesday introduced a new package of legislation to ensure safety, support, and accountability in Iowa nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The legislative package includes four bills that...
“Bill Northey was a champion for Iowa agriculture who served our state and nation with distinction,” Iowa state Sen. Tony Bisignano, D-Des Moines, said. “I join the Iowa farmers who worked alongside him in mourning...
Iowa state Sen. Nate Boulton released the following statement regarding Wednesday’s subcommittee hearing on Senate Study Bill 3158, Republican politicians’ latest union-busting legislation. “In 2017, Republicans used their political power to undercut Iowa...
Des Moines — Iowa Senate Democrats on Tuesday introduced a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing reproductive freedom and access to abortion care in Iowa. The amendment is the centerpiece of a new legislative package from Senate...
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...
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...
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...
"The policies we are enacting give families, job creators, and small businesses across the country a place to grow and succeed. The message to them is, 'Iowa is the place for you.'"
