Dems: How Senator Chapman Killed Bipartisan Reforms for Iowans Living in Manufactured Housing THREE SEPARATE TIMES

Iowa Senate Democrats April 21, 2022 Senate Staff

Iowa State Senate President Jake Chapman (R-Adel) has, on three separate occasions, played the key role in sabotaging years of bipartisan work to improve the rights and living conditions of Iowans living in manufactured or [...]…

Dems: Taxes: Reward work, not wealth

Iowa Senate Democrats February 3, 2022 Senate Staff

Our plan rewards work, not wealth. We believe that we need to support Iowa workers, who are the backbone of our economy, with lower costs and tax cuts, rather than what Republicans want to do, which is supporting the super-rich…

Dems: GOP should join us in maximizing help for Iowa in infrastructure bill

Iowa Senate Democrats November 10, 2021 Senate Staff

Thanks to President Biden and Congresswoman Cindy Axne, at least $5 billion will arrive in Iowa over the next five years to help rebuild crumbling infrastructure. Iowa will get even more help in areas where we need it most, specifically…

Dems: Iowa GOP doesn’t support fairness for workers

Iowa Senate Democrats November 4, 2021 Senate Staff

We need an economy that works for hard-working Iowans, not the top 1%. Democrats will continue to fight and show up for workers and retirees who have earned a bigger paycheck and secure retirement. Republicans haven’t shown up to support…

Dems: New butchery funding is good for rural economy

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats October 15, 2021 Senate Staff

New Butchery Innovation & Revitalization grants, approved by the Legislature this year, will create good jobs and ensure fresh, healthy food moves seamlessly from farm to table.…

Dems: Republican leaders must rule out gerrymandering, accept second map

Iowa Senate Democrats October 14, 2021 Senate Staff

Republicans are threatening Iowa's fair, nonpartisan redistricting process. They have continually kept on the table the prospect of adopting a new, secret district map drawn by unknown lobbyists and powerbrokers. They must rule out gerrymandering and accept the second legislative…

Dems: Democrats invest $100 million in Iowa Affordable Housing

Iowa Senate Democrats September 9, 2021 Senate Staff

Iowans have another reason to be thankful that President Biden, Rep. Axne, and the Democratic Party passed the American Rescue Plan. Because of their leadership, Iowa is moving ahead with a multi-million dollar effort to increase affordable housing across Iowa.…

Dems: Wahls: Labor movement is a pillar of America

Iowa Senate Democrats September 6, 2021 Senate Staff

We all do better when we all do better. This is a guiding principle of the labor movement that built the American Middle Class, and it's the most promising path for our future.…

Dems: Labor Day: Hard-working Iowans deserve better

Iowa Senate Democrats September 6, 2021 Senate Staff

Hard-working Iowans have faced a lot of challenges in recent years—wages that don’t keep up with inflation, a lack of child care options and a pandemic that has upended everything. Statehouse Republicans have added to worker woes with attacks on…

Dems: Community colleges help workers, economy rebound

Iowa Senate Democrats July 20, 2021 Senate Staff

As businesses and industries look to fully re-open, they’re struggling to find the workers they need to fill well-paying jobs. Iowans may be eager to apply, but often lack the specific skills required. That’s where community colleges come in.…

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