Bipartisan energy reforms can create jobs & boost economy
State Senator Chaz Allen of Newton invites Governor Reynolds to back bipartisan energy reforms, creating more jobs for Iowans and boosting our state’s clean energy production.
Month: June 2017
Gov. Reynolds: Convince Pres. Trump to stop Iowa health care disaster
Open letter to Governor Reynolds urging her to convince President Trump to make sure Iowans can keep their health insurance, to protect rural hospitals and health care providers, and to prevent a devastating blow to Iowa’s economy by opposing Republican health care legislation.
Wednesday: Legislators host discussion about “Medicaid for All” proposal for Iowa
State Senator Matt McCoy and State Representative John Forbes invite the public to a public discussion of their “Medicaid for All” solution to Iowa’s health insurance mess. The goal is to ensure that every Iowan has access to more affordable and reliable health insurance. The event will be held at Des Moines Central Library, 1000 Grand Avenue, from 6 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday, June 21. The event will be livestreamed on Senator McCoy’s Faceboook page, https://www.facebook.com/senatormccoy/.
Des Moines to Host Largest Annual Gathering of Midwestern Lawmakers
The state of Iowa will host the Midwest’s largest annual gathering of state and provincial legislators this summer in Des Moines.
Senator Mathis responds to appointment of new DHS director
The selection of Jerry Foxhoven is a positive step. His inclusive style will serve him well as he digs into the work that needs to be done with the department.
Quirmbach responds to tuition increase at Iowa’s state universities
Republicans in charge of state government must reverse course to keep higher education affordable for Iowa families. Today, the Board of Regents voted to again increase tuition at Iowa’s three state universities this fall. That increase was prompted by more than $30 million in Republican cuts to our universities during the 2017 session.
McCoy statement to Oversight Committee on DHS and failure to protect abused children
“On behalf of children who have fallen through the cracks at the Iowa Department of Human Services, I am grateful that you have decided to convene a Government Oversight Committee meeting to look into the staffing, general welfare practices, internal policies at DHS….”
Top Senate Democrat on tax committee invites Governor to support bipartisan tax reform
“Iowans deserve a tax system that is fair to everyone, not just the special interests,” Jochum said. “Because of the state’s cobbled together tax policies, many Iowans believe the system is rigged against them. Iowans deserve a tax system that works for all of us and increases prosperity for more Iowans.”
Updates regarding efforts to protect children at risk of abuse
This page will be continually updated with Iowa Senate Democratic information on protecting children at risk of abuse.