Democratic leaders call for statewide stay-at-home order
Democratic legislative leaders call on the Governor to immediately issue a statewide stay-at-home order.
News releases
Iowa Sister States seeks help for China with life-saving aid
The Legislature’s International Relations Committee met to address the deadly spread of coronavirus in Iowa’s sister cities in China. The Legislature is partnering with local leaders, industry and business to ship relief supplies to China, and is asking for help.
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Healthy Moms and Babies Act will address growing maternal health concerns
We’ve proposed legislation to address Iowa’s growing maternal health crisis. Our maternal mortality rate has more than doubled in the past three years, hospital labor and delivery departments are shuttering at record speed, and 66 Iowa counties have no practicing OB/GYN.
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Iowans bring fight for their homes to Capitol
Members of the Iowa Manufactured Home Residents Network are fighting for checks and balances in a one-sided system that is attracting unscrupulous out-of-state landlords who prey on manufactured homeowners.
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Child abuse expert to speak with legislators
Iowa can do more to protect children from abuse and exploitation. Marci Hamilton, CEO of CHILD USA, the country’s leading think tank working to end child abuse and neglect, will outline needed improvements to Iowa law.
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Committee remarks on SJR 21
Prepared opening remarks to the Senate State Government Committee on SJR 21 by State Sen. Claire Celsi.
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Statement on constitutional amendment on women’s health
More than 30 labor and delivery departments have closed around our state. We have a shortage of obstetricians. Options for prenatal care are shrinking. We should be focusing on these solvable problems.
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Senate Dem Leader’s opening day remarks
We have a chance to send more positive signals to our children that we want them to stay in Iowa after graduation. We can build safe, caring and vibrant neighborhoods for people of all ages by working together to get the job done.
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Statement on State Patrol, DPS misuse of tax dollars
The Governor should require repayment of taxpayer money, and hold responsible parties accountable for their poor judgment.
Legislators to hear from mobile home residents, discuss reforms
A public meeting on proposed reforms for mobile home parks is set for 1 PM Saturday, Dec. 14, in room 103 of the Statehouse.