Dems: Sen. Janice Weiner Statement on Iowa Board of Medicine Consideration of Proposed 6-Week Abortion Ban Rules

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...

Dems: Iowa Senate Update: November 2023

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...

Dems: Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott Statement on New Developments in Lawsuit Challenging Iowa’s Six-Week Abortion Ban

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...

Dems: Sen. Janet Petersen Statement on State Settlement in Sabrina Ray Case

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...

Dems: Sen. Claire Celsi Statement on the Need for Bipartisan Action to Improve Care for Iowa Seniors

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...