Des Moines to Host Largest Annual Gathering of Midwestern Lawmakers
The state of Iowa will host the Midwest’s largest annual gathering of state and provincial legislators this summer in Des Moines.
Senator Mathis responds to appointment of new DHS director
The selection of Jerry Foxhoven is a positive step. His inclusive style will serve him well as he digs into the work that needs to be done with the department.
Quirmbach responds to tuition increase at Iowa’s state universities
Republicans in charge of state government must reverse course to keep higher education affordable for Iowa families. Today, the Board of Regents voted to again increase tuition at Iowa’s three state universities this fall. That increase was prompted by more than $30 million in Republican cuts to our universities during the 2017 session.
McCoy statement to Oversight Committee on DHS and failure to protect abused children
“On behalf of children who have fallen through the cracks at the Iowa Department of Human Services, I am grateful that you have decided to convene a Government Oversight Committee meeting to look into the staffing, general welfare practices, internal policies at DHS….”
Top Senate Democrat on tax committee invites Governor to support bipartisan tax reform
“Iowans deserve a tax system that is fair to everyone, not just the special interests,” Jochum said. “Because of the state’s cobbled together tax policies, many Iowans believe the system is rigged against them. Iowans deserve a tax system that works for all of us and increases prosperity for more Iowans.”
Updates regarding efforts to protect children at risk of abuse
This page will be continually updated with Iowa Senate Democratic information on protecting children at risk of abuse.
Senators respond to DHS Director Palmer retirement
Senators Ragan and Mathis respond to the retirement of DHS Director Palmer.
Appropriations – All-Bill Summary 2017 (with vetoes noted)
All funding-related bills passed by the Iowa Legislature and signed into law for 2017. The Governor vetoed some of the provisions in four of the bills. #ialegis #iagov #statefunding #appropriations
Ways & Means – All-Bill Summary 2017
All tax-related bills passed by the Legislature & signed into law for 2017. #ialegis #iagov #taxes #statetaxes #revenue
Veterans Affairs Committee – All-Bill Summary 2017
All veterans & service member-related bills passed by the Legislature & signed into law for 2017. #ialegis #iagov #iowanationalguard #military #veterans