Dems: Sen. Nate Boulton Statement on Union-Busting Legislation Senate Study Bill 3158

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...

Dems: Iowa Senate Democrats Introduce Legislative Package Defending Reproductive Freedom

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...

Dems: Iowa Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation for Iowa to Join Summer EBT Food Program for Children

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...

Dems: Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum Responds to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

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...

Dems: Sen. Pam Jochum’s Opening Day Speech for the 2024 Legislative Session

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...