News releases – Page 26 – Iowa Senate Democrats

Wednesday: Legislators host discussion about “Medicaid for All” proposal for Iowa

June 20, 2017 Senate Staff 0

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/.

Senator Mathis responds to appointment of new DHS director

June 14, 2017 Senate Staff 0

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

June 8, 2017 Senate Staff 0

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.

Senators respond to DHS Director Palmer retirement

May 31, 2017 Senate Staff 0

Senators Ragan and Mathis respond to the retirement of DHS Director Palmer.

Three-point plan to end string of Iowa child deaths

May 18, 2017 Senate Staff 0

A three-point reform plan to prevent another Iowa child from being injured or killed by abuse has been put forth by two members of the Iowa Senate Government Oversight Committee. Senators Petersen and McCoy released the plan to prevent another death like that of Sabrina Ray. The Iowa teen had been adopted out of foster care and was being home-schooled when her body was found last Friday in a Perry home.

Senate Democrats respond to legislative GOP budget plan

April 5, 2017 Senate Staff 0

The budget plan released today by legislative Republicans is terrible news for Iowans. Republicans are once again balancing the budget on the backs of working Iowans. Senate Democrats will not support drastic cuts that threaten public safety, the quality of education, and the safety net for seniors, children and vulnerable Iowans.

Mathis, Ragan respond to Branstad/Reynolds release on Medicaid privatization

April 5, 2017 Senate Staff 0

“Everything the Governor lists can be refuted by patients, providers and advocates. Don’t believe this blather,” said Senator Liz Mathis of Robins. “We still have big issues with pre-authorization, physicians dropping hundreds of Medicaid patients […]

Bolkcom: Republican policies are train wreck for working families

March 14, 2017 Senate Staff 0

Branstad and Reynolds were elected based on two promises: Raise family incomes by 25% and create 200,000 new Iowa jobs within four years. They failed and made life worse for Iowa families and their communities.

“Keep Iowa Beautiful” recognizes Allen for community improvement efforts

March 13, 2017 Senate Staff 0

Iowa Senate News Release For Immediate Release: March 13, 2017 On Monday, March 13, Governor Terry Branstad presented Senator Chaz Allen with a special award from Keep Iowa Beautiful. The organization helps communities and organizations […]

McCoy requests Oversight Committee review of “root causes” of the abuse of Glenwood residents

March 6, 2017 Senate Staff 0

It’s imperative that the Legislature closely review a new report on Glenwood to ensure residents are safe. The Iowa Department of Human Services runs the facility and disclosed in January that seven residents were physically abused and 13 residents were subjected to verbal abuse or neglect.