Human Resources Committee Report – Week 4, 2019
Action between January 31 and February 6 on bills assigned to the Senate Human Resources Committee.
Commerce Committee Report – Week 4, 2019
Action between January 31 and February 6 on bills assigned to the Senate Commerce Committee.
GOP school funding shortchanges students & schools
It’s disappointing that legislative Republicans are even undercutting the Governor’s level of education spending. Senate Democrats will support a robust education funding plan that will make up for inflationary losses over the past two years and provide a modest increase as well. We believe that a 3 percent increase is what Iowa schools, educators and students deserve.
Iowa shouldn’t sell off its courts to the highest bidders
As the Judicial Branch’s website notes: ‘Merit selection is designed to emphasize the professional qualifications of applicants for judicial appointment and minimize partisan politics.’ That’s apparently not good enough for Republican politicians.
Survey: How can everyday Iowans get ahead?
Senate Democrats are committed to improving life for everyday Iowans. With your input, we can make progress in the most effective ways. What would help you, your family and your community get ahead? Please fill […]
Education Committee Report – Week 3, 2019
Action between January 24 and January 30 on bills assigned to the Senate Education Committee.
Judiciary Committee Report – Week 3, 2019
Action between January 24 and January 30 on bills assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Jochum receives Pharmacy Association’s “Good Governance Award”
State Sen. Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque) was presented today with the Iowa Pharmacy Association’s Good Governance Award during the organization’s annual Legislative Day in Des Moines. The Good Governance Award recognizes Sen. Jochum’s legislative efforts and support for public health and the pharmacy profession.
Judiciary Committee Report – Week 2, 2019
Action between January 17 and January 23 on bills assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senate Dem Leader on abortion ruling
“The District Court decision sends a strong message to Iowa women that their constitutional rights are important and their health care decisions should be made by them, not politicians…. I want Iowa to be known as the safest place in the country to have a baby.”