State Government Reorganization

Legislative Session in Review

May 15, 2012

The 2012 Legislative Session review prepared by the Senate Democratic Research Staff. PDF available.

(VIDEO) Gronstal, Paulsen discuss the 2012 session on Iowa Press

May 14, 2012

Senator Mike Gronstal reviews the 2012 legislative session on an edition of Iowa Press along with Speaker of the House Kraig Paulsen.

(VIDEO) Iowa Senate votes to “Buy American”

March 12, 2012

Video of floor manager Senator Bill Dotzler of Waterloo giving opening and closing remarks as the Iowa Senate voted 37-13 on Monday, March 12, to make sure Iowa taxpayer dollars support job creation here at home.

Iowa no longer mailing out paper tax forms

January 18, 2012

Iowa taxpayers will no longer receive paper tax forms and booklets delivered to their mailboxes. The Iowa Department of Revenue encourages taxpayers to file their returns electronically, which is more efficient and cuts costs.

Help make state government better

December 6, 2011

As we head toward the 2012 session, the Legislature is looking for your suggestions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state government.

Interns vs Gronstal on Iowa Press this week

November 17, 2011

Sen. Mike Gronstal (D-Council Bluffs) and Sen. Jerry Behn (R-Boone) are the guests on this week’s edition of Iowa Press.

Listen as Iowa reforms mental health services

Today November 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM you can listen live to the committee meeting on mental health reform on the Iowa Legislature website.

Governor cherry picks key Senate Democrat’s take on ed plan

October 5, 2011

Quirmbach’s complete quote illustrates the cautious approach Senate Democrats have learned they must take when dealing with Republican education initiatives.

Branstad’s education reforms: Rhetoric without resources?

October 4, 2011

How serious is Governor Branstad about improving local schools?

Making voting more efficient, protecting election integrity

September 28, 2011

Senator Jeff Danielson (Black Hawk) recently met with local county auditors to discuss “Precinct Atlas,” the award-winning election software developed in Iowa that improves the voting process for voters and poll workers while protecting the integrity of elections.