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Fighting for a Better Deal for Iowans.
Fighting for a Better Deal for Iowans.
Fighting for a Better Deal for Iowans.
“For over a year now, Attorney General Brenna Bird has failed to distribute even a single cent of the millions of opioid settlement dollars appropriated to her office,” Sen. Janet Petersen (D-Des Moines) said. “These funds are meant to help Iowans in need …
From the Desk of Senator Donahue The past couple of weeks have been a wonderful reminder of why I love serving the people of Senate District 37. From visiting Iowa State University and seeing firsthand the incredible innovation happening in engineering, …
Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner has released the following statement regarding Gov. Reynolds’ decision to appoint Kraig Paulsen as “director” of the Department of Health and Human Services. “The responsibility of vetting and confirming the …
From the Desk of Senator Donahue The 2026 legislative session came to a close in a whirlwind finish, with lawmakers spending nearly a day and a half in continuous debate as we worked through the final bills and budget agreements before adjournment. In the …
Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner has released the following statement regarding Gov. Reynolds’ decision to privatize the state’s IT systems and operations. “With just months left in her lame-duck tenure, Gov. Reynolds has made the unilateral …
The Iowa Senate Democrats have released the following statement regarding a recent leadership election. “I’m proud to announce that Sen. Matt Blake has been elected to serve as the Senate Democratic Whip,” Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner (D-Iowa …
The Iowa Senate Democrats have released the following statement regarding recent leadership changes. “I’m thrilled to announce that, following a recent caucus election, Senators Tom Townsend and Renee Hardman have been elected to serve our caucus as …
Fighting for a Better Deal for Iowans.
Iowa State Senator Tony Bisignano has released the following statement in response to a report released this morning by the State Auditor’s office. “It’s the same story on a different day with this administration,” Sen. Bisignano (D-Des Moines) said. “ …
From the Desk of Senator Dotzler Senate Resolution 120 Introduced SENATE RESOLUTION NO.120 BY COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION A Resolution honoring Senator Bill Dotzler for his service in the Iowa General Assembly It is the tradition in the …
From the Desk of Senator Donahue After a week that felt more like a closing chapter than a final push, the legislature spent three full days on the floor balancing debate with a wave of retirement speeches—honoring years of service while still working …
Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner has released the following statement regarding today’s confirmation votes in the Iowa Senate. “In breaking the Senate supermajority, Iowans entrusted us with the responsibility of providing additional scrutiny to …
From the Desk of Senator Donahue This week at the Capitol, we continued to see a steady stream of legislation move through both the House and Senate—but not necessarily the kind Iowans have been asking for. Instead of meaningful action on lowering costs …
From the Desk of Senator Donahue This week at the Capitol, we continued moving quickly through bills as we approach the final stretch of session, but too many of the priorities Iowans have been asking for still haven’t been addressed. We have not made …
From the Desk of Senator Donahue With just over two weeks remaining before we are scheduled to adjourn, every hour on the floor matters—and every decision carries weight for the people we serve. This week was mostly debate. The majority of the bills were …
Iowa State Sens. Janice Weiner and Molly Donahue have released the following statement regarding the governor’s approval of HF 2739. “It’s official: the majority party is raising taxes and raising the cost of Iowans’ healthcare,” Sen. Molly Donahue (D- …
Fighting for a Better Deal for Iowans.
Iowa State Sen. Cindy Winckler has released the following statement regarding the status of the Senate State Government Committee. “In an effort to revive a dead idea before the funnel deadline, Senate Republicans are attaching their continuing …