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On a positive note, the total abortion ban has failed. Clearly, we have a lot of work to do. But together, we can make progress. Sign up for our High Five newsletter for more updates throughout the session here: bit.ly/4qRTXNw

Libraries, SNAP, civil rights. Which Iowa bills beat funnel deadline? See which bills lived and died after the Iowa Legislature's first "funnel" deadline of 2026.

🚨🚨🚨 Bills to end vaccination requirements, restrict library freedom, end telehealth access to medication abortion and expand the “Don’t Say Gay” law are still alive at the Iowa Legislature. 🚨🚨🚨

It’s been nearly a decade of Republican leadership in Iowa. Is your life better?

Reminder: Over $300 million of your tax dollars are going to private schools this school year. So what about public education? Once again, Iowa Republicans are refusing to give our public schools what they need, leading to more cuts across the state…

During Black History Month, we’re highlighting groundbreaking Black leaders in Iowa, who deserve to be represented in history. Today, we focus on Cheryl Browne, who broke barriers in Iowa and nationwide. #BlackHistoryMonth

Have A Heart, Miller-Meeks! Craft A Heartfelt Message To Your Representative · Progress Iowa This Valentine’s Day, we are calling on Representative Miller-Meeks to have a heart. We’ll create a hand-crafted postcard Valentine to be delivered to Rep Miller-Meeks, letting her know all the ways s...

💔 This Valentine’s Day, we’re asking Rep. Miller-Meeks to have a heart.

Join us for a creative evening of making Valentines, telling our representative about all the ways she’s breaking our hearts, and how we can hold her accountable. RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/progressiowa...

Medication abortion is safer than Viagra, but you don’t see Iowa Republicans putting restrictions on that…

Tell your senator: Stop attacking our rights and personal decisions!! Stand against the ban on telehealth access for medication abortion NOW.

Iowa bill advances to ban school-library partnerships over book fears House Study Bill 636 would ban partnerships between schools and public libraries over fears that kids have access to inappropriate books.

Hey Iowa House Republicans: READ THE ROOM! Iowans need: a raise, clean water, and fully-funded public schools. Instead, you're focused on… stopping kids from reading? Seriously?

Want to be popular? How about cleaning our waters, fully funding public schools and not pushing child labor?! #Iowa

During Black History Month, we’re highlighting groundbreaking Black leaders in Iowa, many who've not been but deserve to be represented in history. Today, we focus on James B. Morris and his strategic work with the law and media to fight for civil rights.

👏👏👏 Iowans do NOT want to be fed more Trump propaganda! Shout out to everyone who protested, standing up for our neighbors here, in MN and across the US. We all deserve a safe future we can actually afford! www.desmoinesregister.com/picture-gall...

Man killed in Minneapolis by federal agents identified as VA nurse Alex Pretti: ‘He wanted to help people’ Alex Pretti, 37, worked in the ICU at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and had assisted on scientific research

This tragedy is a direct result of the cruel and inhumane immigration policies championed by the Trump administration and Iowa’s representatives. We stand in solidarity with Minnesotans demanding justice for Alex Pretti. No family should have to suffer this heartbreak again.
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On Saturday, border patrol agents tackled, beat, and sprayed Alex Pretti before shooting him in the back as he helped a fellow protester. Today, we remember Pretti and uplift the message from his family to spread the truth.

53 years after Roe, reproductive freedom should be guaranteed. Instead, MAGA lawmakers in Iowa banned abortion at 6 weeks & celebrate controlling our bodies while Iowans struggle for healthcare. This isn't leadership, it's dangerous overreach. That's why we fight for real healthcare access for all.

Just what Iowans need: another Trump visit to tell us how great the economy is. Meanwhile, his tariffs are making it nearly impossible to make ends meet & Iowa’s economic growth is ranked dead last… Thanks Trump!
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Iowa Republicans previously passed a similar law in 2023 for students through sixth grade. These attempts to erase the LGBTQ community are extremely harmful. That’s why we must stand up to statehouse bullies!

ACTION NEEDED: An Iowa Senate subcommittee is considering SF2003, a "don't say gay" bill that would BAN teaching about gender identity & sexual orientation for students in all grades, on Wednesday. Please make a public comment against this legislation here: bit.ly/saygayia

Oops, Gov. Reynolds! You forgot to mention something in your address Tuesday: Iowa is LAST in economic growth thanks to YOU & harmful MAGA policies. www.usnews.com/news/best-st...

Reminder: Gov. Reynolds’ voucher scheme is costing taxpayers nearly $350 MILLION this year. Meanwhile, our public schools suffer and Reynolds pretends all is well during her address…

And THIS is why Gov. Reynolds is continually ranked the most UNPOPULAR Governor in America. Iowans want investments in our communities, not more hand outs for the rich and wealthy corporations. #ConditionOfTheState

🚨The Condition of the State isn’t going to improve if Gov. Reynolds continues to ignore reality. 🚨

Iowans are struggling with a stagnant minimum wage, rising cancer rates, and underfunded public schools. No amount of spin tonight will change the state of Iowa the majority of us actually live in…

We need leaders who actually care about us and their oath of office. Unfortunately, Hinson is too busy being a puppet for Trump to hold him accountable or have some humanity…

Rep Hinson just made it clear: If you don’t get on board with Trump’s authoritarian tactics, she doesn’t care if you live or die.
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2/ Thankfully, Democrats and 17 Republicans stepped up & got this bill passed in the House. While a testament to the work constituents put in, this vote doesn’t change the fact that Republicans let these credits expire, causing Iowans to face higher costs already.

1/ BREAKING: After pretending to care about our health care, Representatives Hinson, Miller-Meeks and Feenstra just voted AGAINST ACA tax credits. Somehow, we could afford tax breaks for billionaires but not care for 100,000+ Iowans?!

Paying $900 a year → $9,000 a year.
That’s the reality for Jill & so many Iowans after Rep. Miller-Meeks let ACA tax credits expire.

Tomorrow, the House votes on bringing them back. Tell your Rep: If we can afford tax breaks for billionaires… we can afford health care for Iowans.

Iowa returns to Summer EBT program after one-year absence Iowa will return to the federal Summer EBT program this year after opting out last year in favor of a state-run alternative.

THIS is why we advocate! Shoutout to the Iowa Hunger Coalition & every Iowan who refused to stay silent while Gov. Reynolds let kids go without last summer. www.kcrg.com/2025/12/23/i...

Once again, Congressional Republicans are all too happy handing over their congressional authority to be puppets for Trump and his billionaire donors.

🚨 THIS IS NOT NORMAL. 🚨
Rep. Miller-Meeks is on TV praising Trump’s military action in Venezuela, even though he promised to be anti-war and now bypassed Congress to implement a regime change. Does she even care that Big Oil got briefed before our Representatives knew what was happening?

It’s not the Peace Prize, but something much more deserved! Yes, Trump, Iowans have named YOU Scrooge of the Year!

Want to pass on the title next year? Maybe stop pushing your tariffs that have made it nearly impossible for working families to get by!