![Jim Kurtenbach](https://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/jim-kurtenbach-326x245.jpg)
Statement on appointment of new DAS director
We have seen numerous problems in recent years – multi-million dollar harassment settlements, hush money payments, understaffing that puts at risk the safety of state workers, and unfair bargaining tactics, and biased hiring and procurement practices – that need to be addressed, not ignored.