Iowa Senate Democrats

03/08/2025

Today, we celebrate the women of the Senate Democrats who work tirelessly on behalf of their constituents week in and week out!

03/07/2025

The first funnel week has ended and the contrasting priorities in the Senate chamber on workers couldn't have been more evident.

03/06/2025

Our legislative package is designed to protect and prioritize Iowa's workers. We're proud to stand with the men and women who make our state run.

03/06/2025

Iowa Senate Democrats have always and will always support the brave men and women serving in Iowa's fire departments. While Senate Republicans have pulled SF 272, we eagerly await the opportunity to support HSB 266 when it makes its way to the Senate.

03/06/2025

It's time to put Iowa's workers ahead of corporate interests.

03/06/2025

Jack Kibbie, a former Iowa State Senator who proudly served the people of Northwest Iowa for nearly 30 years, passed away this week. A tireless education advocate, we will always be thankful for his leadership in creating Iowa's community colleges.

03/05/2025

Today, I filed my 5th bill of the Session. This bill would require employers to continue to pay an employee's healthcare premium while on Worker's Compensation, because getting injured on the job shouldn't mean that your family can no longer go to the doctor. All 5 bills I have filled have been to protect workers' rights because Iowa's workers deserve to have their voices heard in their Capitol.

03/05/2025

Before 2017, collective bargaining rights had served public employees and employers well for over 40 years. It's time to restore those rights. SF 263 will do just that.

03/05/2025

The private school voucher program should be subject to the same auditing requirements as every other state program. Iowans need to know how hundreds of millions of their tax dollars are being spent.

03/04/2025

I introduced another bill today! My fellow Senate Democrats and I filed SF 505, which will codify a First Home program and increase the grant amount for first-time homebuyers through the Iowa Finance Authority. This bill will help more Iowans become homeowners and build a stronger future.

03/04/2025

According to Common Good Iowa, wage theft robs 250,000 Iowans of over $900,000,000 every year. SF 147 would strengthen Iowa's weak wage theft laws and better protect working Iowans and law-abiding businesses from bad actors.

03/04/2025

In response to Iowa’s ongoing cancer crisis, Senate Democrats introduced a bill to increase state funding for cancer research. SF 63 has yet to be given a subcommittee hearing. Read the Iowa Cancer Registry’s latest report here: https://bit.ly/43f6WAG.

03/03/2025

Iowa is one of just 12 states providing fewer than 26 weeks of unemployment insurance to its workers and one of just 6 states providing fewer than 20 weeks. SF 157 would bring Iowa back in line with the country and give Iowa's workers a greater safety net.

03/03/2025

Senate Democrats are re-prioritizing Iowa's workers. Read more about the legislative package on our website at iowasenatedemocrats.com.

03/03/2025

This month we take time to honor and reflect on the essential contributions women have made to Iowa throughout our history. We will not be deterred by the setbacks and stumbles. The fight for equality continues.

03/03/2025

03/02/2025

Keep the attorney general's political agenda away from IPERS. Contact the Senate committee today!

02/28/2025

Governor Kim Reynolds has signed SF 418 into law. The governor is denying reality. She and Senate Republicans worked to diminish an already marginalized community. Iowans deserve better leadership. Senate Democrats are proud to have stood in opposition to a heinous bill that takes Iowans' rights away.