Dems: Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Responds to Lt. Governor Adam Gregg’s Resignation

Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque) has issued the following statement in response to Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg’s resignation announcement.  “I am keenly aware of the unique requirements demanded of public servants and the...

Dems: Iowa Senator Claire Celsi Issues Statement on Recent Nursing Home Reporting

Des Moines — Iowa State Sen. Claire Celsi (D-West Des Moines) issued the following statement regarding recent reports on unpaid fees owed by nursing facilities to state agencies. “Iowans expect accountability and oversight when it...

Dems: Iowa Senate Democrats Respond to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Waiver Request for 2025 Federal Summer Food Aid Program

Des Moines — Iowa state Sens. Izaah Knox and Sarah Trone Garriott released the following statement in response to the news of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ waiver request to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)...

Dems: Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum Responds to the 6-Week Abortion Ban Going Into Effect

Des Moines – Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum released the following statement regarding the six-week abortion ban going into effect July 29. “The ban on abortions as early as six weeks of pregnancy will...

Dems: Iowa Senator Herman Quirmbach Responds to State Auditor’s Report on Department of Education Odyssey Contract

Des Moines — Iowa State Senator Herman Quirmbach released the following statement regarding State Auditor Rob Sand’s new report on the Iowa Department of Education’s contracting with Odyssey, the private company that manages individuals’ private-school...