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(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) Gronstal sees progress on economic growth, jobs

May 3, 2012

Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal talked about progress being made in the Iowa Legislature on economic growth and jobs during a news conference on May 3.

(VIDEO): Iowa state taxes fall heavily on working families

April 23, 2012

Senator Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City discusses how Iowa’s current tax structure places a heavy burden on Iowa families working hard to make ends meet. Currently Iowa citizens must begin paying state income tax at $19,000, making Iowa the 6th worst state in the nation when it comes to taxing low income, working people. The [...]

(VIDEO) Iowa Senate discusses climate change

April 20, 2012

(VIDEO) On April 19, the Iowa Senate discussed climate change and its effect on Iowa.

(Video) Democratic Senators’ Retirement Speeches

April 18, 2012

Check out the videos of Senator Eugene Fraise, Senator Jack Kibbie, Senator Tom Rielly, and Senator Tom Hancock on the floor of the Iowa Senate on April 17. All four will be retiring at the conclusion of the current legislative session.

(VIDEO) Senate takes action against sexually violent predators

Video of Senators Hancock and Gronstal from Senate debate of legislation to prevent sexually violent predators from being discharged from state control to a nursing home or assisted living facility.

(VIDEO) Sodders: Use Iowa sunshine to create jobs

April 11, 2012

Senator Steve Sodders urges the Iowa House to pass Senate File 516 the wind and solar tax credits for home and businesses. Iowa is a leader in wind and ethonal production, adding solar energy to the mix will create high quality jobs for local Iowa businesses.

(VIDEO) Iowa families fight for affordable access to higher education

April 10, 2012

When it comes to investing in Iowa’s public universities, Democrats in the Iowa Senate and Governor Branstad are on the same page. Taking action now to keep college affordable is important to Iowa families and to Iowa’s economy.

(Video) Branstad Administration failing unemployed Iowans, businesses who need workers

On April 10th Senate Bill Dotzler defends the right of Iowans to meet with workforce development professionals instead of using kiosks.

(VIDEO) Senate approves comprehensive education reform

April 9, 2012

On Monday, April 9, after several days of debate, the Iowa Senate approved Senate File 2284, comprehensive education reform that will raise academic standards, help educators improve, and use innovation to increase student achievement. Debate video includes: Opening comments by the bill’s floor manger, Sen. Herman Quirmbach of Ames Working alongside Iowa education reformers every [...]