"Lower taxes and less spending have fueled a robust economy in the state, giving Iowans more opportunities to flourish."
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...
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...
Iowa Senate Democrats on Thursday called on the Senate Oversight Committee to conduct a bipartisan investigation into Iowa’s nursing home crisis. Sen. Claire Celsi, D-West Des Moines and the ranking member on the oversight committee,...
“As we face declining state revenues, it’s troubling to hear that Governor Reynolds and statehouse Republicans are concocting yet another round of multi-million dollar, multi-year tax giveaways for special interests and wealthy Iowans.” Senate Appropriations...
Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Janice Weiner released the following statement regarding the Iowa Board of Medicine’s meeting Friday, in which proposed rules concerning Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban were introduced and considered. “The vague...
What’s Important to You for 2024? The 2024 legislative session is right around the corner, and the Senate Democratic caucus is now crafting our agenda to serve Iowans just like you. Please take a moment...
Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott released the following statement regarding the Iowa Attorney General’s brief, filed today, in Planned Parenthood v. Reynolds, the latest lawsuit challenging extreme bans on reproductive freedom...
Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Janet Petersen released the following statement regarding the state’s settlement with the surviving children of the Sabrina Ray foster care abuse case. “My heart goes out to the surviving...
Des Moines — Iowa state Sen. Claire Celsi released the following statement on the need for bipartisan cooperation to solve the severe staff shortage and long-term care crisis facing Iowa. “Iowa’s nursing homes are experiencing...