A Sad Day for Iowa: Gov. Reynolds Signs Private School Voucher Bill Into Law This week every Democratic lawmaker and 12 Republican lawmakers fought into the night and voted against… Read more »

From the Desk of Senator Petersen The session is off to a fast start. Unfortunately, some very bad bills are being introduced and pushed.    For instance, this week Senate… Read more »

From the Desk of Senator Janet Petersen This week we kicked off the 2023 Iowa Legislative Session. New lawmakers and those reelected in 2022 took the oath of office. The… Read more »

This week, the Legislature approved the tools needed to maintain essential state services during the unprecedented crisis we are facing. We also voted to suspend the legislative session for 30 days to do our part to protect health and safety and flatten the curve.