It’s time for the Iowa Legislature to take real action to restore and protect Iowa’s water. Iowans deserve safe drinking water and cleaner rivers and lakes. Sign the petition and tell the legislature to pass the Iowa Healthy Water Act: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
Iowa’s correctional officers deserve our support and the ability to bargain for safe working conditions in overcrowded prisons. That’s why Iowa House Democrats supported legislation to ensure they have those protections.
In a weather emergency, restoring power quickly can be the difference between safety and serious risk for Iowa families. Today, Iowa House Democrats voted to make sure that Iowans can keep the lights on. #ialegis
Young children learn best through hands-on experiences. That’s why House Democrats championed legislation requiring play-based learning for preschool and kindergarten students. #ialegis
Today we sent a letter urging Whirlpool Corporation to stop the layoffs planned for its Amana facility. Iowa workers and communities have powered this company for generations, and we cannot afford to see these jobs sent overseas. We will keep fighting to protect good paying Iowa jobs.
We’ve fought for a four-year tuition freeze at Iowa’s state universities, and today I voted to make it happen. Iowa families deserve certainty when planning for college. #ialegis
Iowa’s childcare professionals go above and beyond for our kids. We are proud to support this bill and championed similar legislation in previous years. Childcare professionals deserve access to the same assistance programs that help them afford care for their own families. #ialegis
Here's a look at which Iowa Republican bills survived the first legislative deadline and which ones luckily failed to advance. Spoiler alert: none of them make life more affordable for Iowans.
For the 12th year in a row, Iowa Republicans are underfunding our public schools instead of investing in our kids’ future. It’s time we make Iowa #1 in education again.
Today Iowa House Democrats launched the Regaining Iowa Farmers’ Independence agenda, a 5-point plan to put farm families back in control and curb corporate influence. With stronger transparency and protections for local farms, we’re building a fairer future for rural Iowa.
Iowa’s water crisis demands bold action. The Iowa Healthy Water Act invests in farmers, strengthens our economy, and expands proven conservation practices to protect our water and keep Iowans healthy for generations. Clean water is bipartisan--now is the time to act.
Iowa families are struggling under the Trump/Reynolds economy and they deserve better. Today we rolled out our Working Families & Affordability plan to lowers costs, protects workers, and help families keep more money in their pockets.
After 9 years of Republican total control, property taxes are still rising and increasingly unaffordable. Iowa House Democrats have a plan to lower bills immediately, protect community services, and make homeownership more affordable.
Iowa’s retirement system is one of the best, but the Governor’s D.O.G.E. task force puts IPERS at risk. We're asking our Republican colleagues to stand with us and keep IPERS strong and untouched. #ialegis
🗳️ Today is Election Day in Iowa! Make sure you head to your polling place from 7 am- 8 pm and vote in your local and school board elections! These leaders decide classroom priorities and community services. Find your polling location at: apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/vo...
Hundreds of Iowa kids are losing childcare and thousands of working families are going without food assistance because of the federal government shutdown. Sign the petition to demand Iowa’s congressional delegation reopen the government and restore Head Start and SNAP.
Due to the Republican federal shutdown, 263,000 Iowans are at risk of losing their food assistance. Today, Iowa House and Senate Democrats sent a letter to the Governor and Attorney General urging them to take immediate action to ensure Iowa families can keep food on the table. #ialegis
Today, I have formally urged the Iowa Board of Regents to reject the President’s higher education compact and to protect the academic integrity and independence of our state’s universities. #ialegis
Iowa’s budget deficit is set to reach $1 billion this year. Republican lawmakers’ endless tax breaks for big corporations and the wealthiest Iowans, along with unchecked private school vouchers and failed ag trade policies tied to tariffs, are driving our state into the ground.
Shop Iowa Day is TOMORROW, October 8th! When you shop local, you’re investing in Iowa jobs, families, and communities. Find special deals from small businesses across the state at ShopIowa.com.
Nine years into complete Republican control, Iowa’s jobs report shows the cost of their priorities. Unemployment is high, opportunities are shrinking, and hardworking Iowans are being left behind.
Change starts at the ballot box. This National Voter Registration Day, make sure you’re ready to vote: voterready.iowa.gov
Last session, Iowa Republicans approved a $9.4 billion budget with only $8.5 billion in revenue. Now they’re raiding surplus funds to fill the $900 million gap. With the state's revenue dramatically declining this summer, Iowans deserve better than reckless budgeting with their tax dollars.
Happy Labor Day Weekend! 🎉 This weekend, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of Iowa’s workers and unions who keep our communities strong. Check out these Labor Day celebrations across the state! Find more information at: iowaaflcio.org/labor-day-ev....
Iowa's teacher shortage is holding kids back. While Republicans play politics, Democrats are focused on supporting teachers, funding schools, and putting students first.
The application for the 2026 Legislative Page Program is open! Iowa high school juniors & seniors interested in having a front-row seat to the political process are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about being a Page here: www.pbs.org/video/iowa-l...
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🚨 IPERS and public pensions are under attack. 🚨
Gov. Reynolds’ DOGE Taskforce just recommended gutting retirement security for 470,000+ Iowans. This is a massive threat to workers and our economy.
Stop the attack on IPERs. ✍️ Add your name: tinyurl.com/mrk2anzc
One year ago today, Republicans put a dangerous 6-week abortion ban into effect in Iowa. This extreme law strips away reproductive freedom and puts lives at risk. Iowa House Democrats will continue our fight to restore rights and protect access to care.
Iowa Republicans have tanked our economy with reckless budgeting and failed economic policies, leaving us dead last in the nation. Iowa Democrats have a better plan: lower costs, stronger communities, and real solutions. Iowans deserve leaders who will fix the mess, not the ones who created it.
This year, we secured paid parental leave for state workers, which was an important step forward. Now it's time to make sure every family in Iowa has the same opportunity to bond and care for their new child. #ialegis
