Statement on Biden decision to support Iowa farmers

May 3, 2021 Senate Staff 0

This decision by the Biden administration is good news for the renewable fuel industry and Iowa farmers who sell to them. It reverses a terrible decision by the Trump administration to support Big Oil and dampen demand for ethanol, biodiesel and other renewable fuels.

Democratic Senators announce Medicaid Improvement Bill

February 14, 2019 Senate Staff 0

Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans are sticking with privatized Medicaid. Given that, our focus is making urgently needed improvements. We are proposing large and small improvements to how privatized Medicaid serves Iowa families and healthcare providers.

Senate Dems select leadership team

November 13, 2018 Senate Staff 0

We believe every Iowan deserves affordable health care, strong schools and the chance to get ahead. We will work with the Governor and Republican legislators where we can find common ground. But, if we continue to see Republicans push an agenda that hurts the health care, education and financial security of working Iowans, we will be fierce in our opposition.

What’s it like to be a Senate page?

May 3, 2018 Senate Staff 0

“I have always been interested in politics, so I was thrilled when I discovered there is a way to get involved at a young age. I believe that it’s important to gain real-world experience in a career field before deciding to go into it…. I hoped being a page would help me figure out if politics is where I should be headed.” –Tali Tesar of Clear Lake

Mason City listening post set for Feb. 3

January 29, 2018 Senate Staff 0

State Senator Amanda Ragan and State Representative Sharon Steckman will hold a legislative listening post this Saturday, February 3. The meeting will take place from 10 AM to 11:30 AM in the Mason City room at the Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd St. SE, Mason City.