Iowa Senate Democrats

It's harvest season, Iowa. Remember to share the roads and use these tips to avoid accidents!

The combination of poor economic leadership, a struggling ag economy, rising unemployment, and low population growth put Iowa at risk.

Senate Democrats believe all Iowans deserve housing they can afford. You can read more about our affordable housing agenda and policy proposals here: iowasenatedemocrats.com/our-agenda/

Iowa's natural beauty is preserved today thanks in large part to the stewardship and protection of generations of Indigenous Peoples. Today we celebrate the historical and cultural importance of that legacy.

Low income families will be the first to feel the economic consequences if the federal shutdown continues too long.

The idea of community was a central focus of our listening session in Indianola earlier this week. Read more about our visit here: bit.ly/IndianolaAdv...

View the data and read Sen. Quirmbach's full statement here: bit.ly/K12vsInflation

Private sector payroll companies like ADP show tens of thousands of U.S. jobs lost in September.

As Iowa's revenues plummet, Republican lawmakers will drain our state's reserve funds to cover the holes in their deficit spending budgets.

As the enrollment period opens, be on the lookout for Medicare fraud. Learn how to spot scammers and keep your information secure.

The use of cover crops has grown significantly in the past two decades. However, despite their conservation benefits, many Iowa farmers don't consistently utilize cover crops thanks to high costs and insufficient state incentive programs.

No one knows your situation better than you. That's why Senate Democrats believe it's so important to host listening sessions and hear directly from Iowans. Thank you to Indianola for turning out to share your thoughts, questions, and concerns last night.

Georgia spent millions more on administrative costs than on providing healthcare to Medicaid enrollees under their more restrictive plan. A GAO report suggests similar restrictions enacted by the OBBBA will be expensive to implement.

We asked, you answered. The most common topics respondents talked about in our back-to-school survey were school funding, cell phone restrictions, AEA services and cuts, growing class sizes, overworked teachers and staff, and private school vouchers.

Tonight! We are hosting a listening session at the Black Box Theatre on Simpson's campus in Indianola at 6:00 p.m. We want to hear from Iowans about the issues that are having the greatest effect on your day-to-day lives. Join us tonight!

Sen. Celsi was a dedicated public servant committed to understanding and supporting her fellow Iowans. She will be dearly missed.

Many social services nonprofits in Iowa are navigating an increasingly complex environment as they work to maintain services and programs amid federal funding cuts, layoffs, and a fraught political climate.

Iowa is home to so many great small businesses! This Wednesday, show those hometown businesses some support on Shop Iowa Day! Learn more at www.shopiowa.com/shopiowaday/

“The crop is here. The quality is proven. The demand exists. What’s missing is the resolve to reconnect America’s farmers with a world of buyers who want to purchase our soybeans.” – Tom Adam, Iowa Soybean Association President

Failing to extend ACA tax credits could spike health insurance costs for as many as one in four Iowa farmers.

Reminder! Senate Democrats will be hosting a listening session in Indianola on October 8 at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Read Sen. Petersen's full release as the books officially close on FY25: bit.ly/4nCR6Hw

Tonight begins Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year on the Jewish calendar. We wish all observant Iowans well during this solemn and meaningful time of reflection.

Iowa faces a series of self-inflicted healthcare crises that stem from decisions made in Des Moines and Washington under Republican trifectas. Read Sen. Weiner's column on healthcare in Iowa: bit.ly/48t18X1

Many Iowans face massive spikes in the cost of their healthcare if the federal government fails to extend ACA tax credits.

The federal government looks set to shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1. Here at home, the shutdown could mean service delays and dwindling resources for programs on which Iowans rely. Read more here: bit.ly/42kMQUm

Mark your calendars! Several of our members will be in Indianola on October 8 to host a listening session and hear directly from Iowans about the issues that matter to you most. Come out and see us!

Iowa's rural communities face ongoing population decline as factors like shrinking Medicaid reimbursements, low public school funding and school consolidation, and aging demographics weigh heavily on communities’ ability to maintain residents.

Legislative cuts to Iowa's AEAs have forced smaller school districts into difficult budgetary decisions, stripping students and faculty alike of services and resources that were previously available.

State revenues are set to take another large hit as effects of a tariff-impacted ag economy and the OBBBA filter down. We already face a $900+ million budget hole and these new impacts will only see that number grow, making our state budgeting process that much more difficult.