The official twitter account of Iowa Senate Democrats.
Des Moines, Iowa
Joined April 2009
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There is almost $100 million in a state childcare development fund—just sitting unspent year after year. Amendment to use these funds to provide child care assistance to more Iowans was refused on party lines.
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All were welcome and the people showed up! Even the chair of the Dallas County Republicans was in the room for my forum in Adel this morning.
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This weekend, Johnson County state legislators were invited to the League of Women Voters’ Legislative Forum on Environment and Water Quality. I was proud to join my fellow Democratic lawmakers for important conversations about the environment, water quality, and climate change.
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Thank you to @WaukeeChamber @CityofWaukee @WaukeeCSD and my colleague Rep. Judge—and especially the neighbors who showed up today—for taking part in a forum. We covered a lot of topics important to the community!
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🧵🚨 URGENT ACTION ALERT🚨
Introduced this afternoon, HSB 242 will remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. It also strikes the option for trans Iowans to change their birth certificate - ensuring that birth certificates will permanently reflect sex assigned...
Iowa Senate Democrats retweeted
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing has been called to hear from Iowans in support of our Iowa public schools on Thurs., Feb. 13th at 11 am. Attend the public hearing or leave a comment online and register “CON” because our public school kids deserve more: bit.ly/3Qm4KPX
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Thank you to everyone who joined me today to talk about the ways we can get the focus back on ensuring we have strong public schools with well-supported teachers delivering a world-class education to our kids in Iowa.
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Our office has discovered the contract with Odyssey to administer ESAs doubled in cost to taxpayers just a few months after being signed, with no reason being provided. Read it:
buff.ly/3LCHn2A
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My heart is with the Altoona working families who will be hit hard by the Smithfield closure—and I’m committed to doing all I can to make sure these workers get the support they need to get through this.
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Tomorrow, the Iowa Supreme Court will issue its decision on the six-week abortion ban. We'll be hosting gatherings across the state for supporters to be with one another. Whatever happens, we take care of one another and we will fight for a better future for our state together.
![[Image description: a pink graphic for an event titled "Solidarity Cycles." The event is scheduled in multiple cities on Friday, June 28 at 6 P.M. The cities and specific locations listed are: Des Moines at The People's Plaza, Davenport Layfayette Park, 711 Locust St, Iowa City outside the Federal Building, Ames at the Shelter at Inis Grove Park, Cedar Rapids at Green Square Park, and Waterloo at 5th St SE."]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GRGP_8SWkAAGpGd.jpg?name=orig)
ALT [Image description: a pink graphic for an event titled "Solidarity Cycles." The event is scheduled in multiple cities on Friday, June 28 at 6 P.M. The cities and specific locations listed are: Des Moines at The People's Plaza, Davenport Layfayette Park, 711 Locust St, Iowa City outside the Federal Building, Ames at the Shelter at Inis Grove Park, Cedar Rapids at Green Square Park, and Waterloo at 5th St SE."]
Iowa Senate Democrats retweeted
Need help with #flood clean-up?
#Iowa homeowners needing assistance with #cleaning & temporary home repairs due to flooding can call 1-800-447-1985.
🔷basement clean out
🔷mold remediation
🔷debris removal
🔷chainsaw work
🔷tarping & securing homes
DisasterRecovery.iowa.gov
ALT Need help with flood clean-up? Homeowners needing assistance with clean-up and temporary home repairs due to the recent flooding can register for Crisis Cleanup. Call 1-800-447-1985. Clean up and repairs include, but are not limited to: -basement clean out -mold remediation -debris removal -chainsaw work -tarping and securing homes More resources: DisasterRecovery.iowa.gov
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I’m grateful to the OB/GYNs in Iowa (fewest per capita in US) who are navigating dangerous times for their patients. 61% of Iowa’s rural hospitals no longer provide labor & delivery services. thegazette.com/higher-educat…
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Today, Firestone announced major layoffs in Des Moines. I'm committed to working with those affected, the local union, and the company to make sure our workers are taken care of—and get state resources and support to these workers available to them as quickly as possible.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a disaster recovery center for residents impacted by the tornado last month in Pleasant Hill. The center will be by Copper Creek Lake at 4400 East University in Pleasant Hill. desmoinesregister.com/story/…
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Thank you @ElectedWomen! $1,000 (2 pallets) of @kotex period supplies will benefit area schools through Love for Red!
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Our hearts are with all those impacted by today’s tornado outbreak.
We are supporting an independent community shelter in Greenfield located at Nodaway Valley Community High School 410 NW 2nd St. We sent a trailer of supplies, including water and blankets earlier this evening.
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We had a really good, thorough discussion of issues that came before the legislature this year at our post-session forum hosted by the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. I appreciate these opportunities to meet with community leaders and hear their thoughts about state policy.
Iowa Senate Democrats retweeted
Yesterday I was @PerryMiddleSch visiting with @iJAGRocks students about leadership, state gov, and the importance of their voice.
Perry is a little outside my district, but I’m honored to have the opportunity to show up for these Iowa neighbors! 💙
