Iowa Senate Democrats

The Iowa DOGE Task Force has proposed significant changes to Iowa's public employee pensions and retirement benefits. Sign up for our Retirement Alerts newsletter to stay up to date on the changes and on opportunities to push back: bit.ly/Iowa-Retirem...

Iowa is at its best with a thriving, healthy middle class. We get there by protecting our most valuable resource: our workforce.

As the floodgates open on Iowa’s voucher program, we would do well to look to Arizona where families face staff reductions, public school closures, and soaring costs for taxpayers thanks to their own unrestricted voucher system.

The greatest state fair in the country kicks off today! What are you most excited to see?

YouTube video by Iowa Senate Democrats Iowa DOGE Task Force Full Meeting - August 6, 2025

Watch the task force's full meeting here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmJC...

"We are recommending doing away with the current defined benefits program and going to a defined contribution program." -- Terry Lutz, Iowa DOGE Task Force group leader

Iowa's population is aging and our population growth is slow. Keeping our best and brightest here at home should be an economic priority for all Iowa lawmakers.

Senate Democrats will continue to fight for a freer, more welcoming Iowa by working to expand Iowans' right, not restrict them.

Private schools utilizing public funds should follow the same rules as public schools. No special treatment. Taxpayers deserve accountability.

A little friendly competition is always fun. Using that competition to raise money to combat hunger in Iowa is even better.

Join your state legislators for the Annual Legislative Softball Game today at Principal Park! Tickets available at: bit.ly/LegisSoftbal...

Iowa’s workers have taken a back seat for too long. It’s time to reprioritize and put working Iowans’ needs ahead of corporate interests.

Come on out to Principal Park this Sunday to watch the Annual Legislative Softball Game! Legislative Democrats will be donating proceeds to the Iowa Food Bank Association. Get your tickets now! bit.ly/LegisSoftbal...

A new report from Common Sense Iowa discusses Iowa's ongoing struggle with workforce retention. College-educated Iowans are leaving the state behind for better opportunities elsewhere. Read the report here: bit.ly/CommonSenseP...

In states with private prison systems, taxpayers are on the hook for higher costs, workers are provided weaker protections and benefits, and patients receive a lower standard of care. Iowans deserve better.

One year under Republican lawmakers’ six-week abortion ban. One year of fear and confusion causing delays in patient care. One year of more dangerous health outcomes for Iowa women. One year of patients traveling to freer states for health care. bit.ly/4fanSvW

It's almost tax-free weekend! On Aug. 1-2, Iowans can purchase qualifying items under $100 without paying sales tax. Click here for more info and a full list of qualifying items: bit.ly/IowaTaxFree2025

Today marks one year under Republican lawmakers' six-week abortion ban. One year of restricting critical healthcare access to Iowans across the state.

Closed captioning. Service animals. Automatic doors. Ramps. While these items might seem commonplace, they're all #ThanksToTheADA, which became law 35 years ago this week.

Iowa's public schools are under assault on multiple fronts. Read here how Iowans should hear the sirens blaring as chronic underfunding, cuts to AEAs, and unrestrained voucher spending bear down on our public schools: bit.ly/4lMWIhr

Ongoing teacher shortages are a growing concern in Iowa's schools. Some schools are resorting to farming out instruction to online companies for lack of available teachers. Read more here: bit.ly/4nXPI2y

Several of our senators were in Tipton this week to hear directly from the community about the issues important to them. Among the topics discussed: clean water, rising cancer rates, rural healthcare, and education.

Iowa PBS's statewide network of towers help ensure severe weather alerts reach your phone. This is especially important in rural areas where cell service is less reliable. Federal cuts could see these services eliminated.

Senate Democrats are urging the Iowa Department of Corrections to adequately support its medical services personnel and cease any efforts to privatize Iowa's prison system.

Iowans could see their annual household energy costs grow by as much as $350, thanks to Republican lawmakers' big, ugly budget bill. Read more here: bit.ly/3GPmIcK

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A simple demonstration in cause and effect.

Tonight! Join members of the Iowa Senate Democrats in Tipton for a listening session at 6:00 p.m.!

Local content isn't just good programming, it's an important factor in keeping Iowa's rural communities connected.

According to the Food Bank of Iowa, 385,130 people in Iowa - including 120,220 children - do not know where they will find their next meal. Food insecurity increased in all 99 counties last year, creating an annual meal of gap of nearly 73 million meals.