Senator Petersen’s May 8 Newsletter
It’s Finally Over: 2023 Legislative Session Adjourns for the Year After a week of overtime, the Iowa Legislature adjourned sine die on Thursday, May 4. If you’re like me, you… Read more »
It’s Finally Over: 2023 Legislative Session Adjourns for the Year After a week of overtime, the Iowa Legislature adjourned sine die on Thursday, May 4. If you’re like me, you… Read more »
From the Desk of Senator Petersen This year, lawmakers entering the statehouse walked into the “Danger Zone” — literally. It felt like a policy “danger zone” too, with one bill… Read more »
Join Us for a Legislative Forum with Sen. Janet Petersen, Rep. Sean Bagniewski & Rep. Austin Baeth When: Saturday, April 22 at 10:30a.m. Where: Northwest Community Center (5110 Franklin Ave)… Read more »
Reproductive Justice on the Docket On Tuesday, the Iowa Supreme Court heard arguments about the future of reproductive justice in Iowa. At issue is a 6-week abortion ban passed by… Read more »
From the Desk of Senator Petersen Wow, what a turnout we had at last Saturday’s Legislative Forum at the Northwest Community Center! Thank you to everyone who joined us. This… Read more »
Join Us for a Legislative Forum with Sen. Janet Petersen, Rep. Sean Bagniewski & Rep. Austin Baeth When: Saturday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. Where: Northwest Community Center (5110 Franklin… Read more »
From the Desk of Senator Petersen Wanting A Win for Iowans, Not Culture-War Bills It was a breath of fresh air to see so many Iowans at the statehouse last… Read more »
From the Desk of Senator Petersen Hello friends, The best news I can report from the Iowa Statehouse this week is that funnel week is coming to an end. Friday… Read more »
From the Desk of Senator Petersen This year is the first time in my tenure I have been assigned to seven committees in the Iowa Senate. Fewer Democratic senators means… Read more »
From the Desk of Senator Petersen Protect Iowa’s Children: A Special Message from Noa This week I met Noa (he/him) and his mom Julie who were at the statehouse encouraging… Read more »