Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 7hWhen Republican lawmakers cut support for Iowa's Area Education Agencies, they made it more difficult for students, families, and educators to access important resources. 020
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 10hIt's always a good day to celebrate Iowa's fantastic educators! Happy World Teacher Day! 011
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 04/10/2026We'd all love to see more good-paying jobs come to Iowa, but there are legitimate questions about the rush to get this bill passed and why we're not focusing on the issues Iowans are currently facing. 173
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The promise of good-paying jobs for Iowans is great, but this deal doesn't offer any guarantees. Sen. Townsend's amendment would have ensured Iowa's skilled workers were protected in advance. 111
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Your Democratic senators are back to work in today's special session. The proposed legislation is currently going through the Senate's Ways & Means subcommittee and committee process. 031
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Read Sen. Weiner's full statement on the opening of the special session here: bit.ly/4zgFAa9 043
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The Iowa Legislature will gavel back in tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. for a one-day special legislative session. 001
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Are you ready for November? Visit iwillvote.com to check your voter registration, request an absentee ballot, find your voting location, or find the number for the Iowa voter hotline. 023
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026According to the Economic Policy Institute, CEO pay surged another 14% last year, leaving the average American worker in the dust. 001
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In recent years, Senate Democrats have introduced a suite of bills aimed at improving Iowa's nursing facilities. Ensuring Iowans are protected and cared for as they age with dignity will always be a legislative priority for our team. 012
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The Reynolds Administration's effort to consolidate and centralize public health services will strip counties and local governments of the ability to be responsive to local needs. As this story points out, some counties will even see large decreases in critical funding. 002
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Read Sen. Weiner's full statement on this Friday's special legislative session here: tinyurl.com/3ab3tudr 012
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Iowa children are not immune from the state's cancer crisis. They often carry its consequences through the rest of their lives, as this story shows: tinyurl.com/3devfnxu 002
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Read Sen. Weiner's full statement on the announcement of a proposed steel plant in Iowa here: tinyurl.com/3usf66jp 213
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Iowa faces large Medicaid reimbursement rate cuts that could shrink provider options for Medicaid patients while also potentially raising healthcare costs for non-Medicaid patients. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yp8r5hkk 101
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Earlier this year, Senate Democrats unanimously supported legislation to prevent A.I. from being used to deny prior authorizations for medical care. Because your healthcare needs should be guided by trained professionals, not computer software. 021
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Ever wonder what the difference is between a nitrate and a nitrite? Learn more here so you can stay in the loop as the statewide conversation about water quality continues: tinyurl.com/zktv56ys 001
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Making a positive difference: this proposed expansion of an addiction recovery center, funded in part by a portion of Iowa’s opioid settlement funds, can replicate a successful project in Fort Dodge and aid in addiction recovery: tinyurl.com/328fnxn6 001
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 25/09/2026We surveyed Iowans and asked where you've seen the biggest jumps in monthly costs. Food, transportation, healthcare, and housing were the top responses. 101
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of celebration! Iowa's Hispanic communities have deep roots and beautiful, vibrant histories. Find an event near you and join in the festivities: tinyurl.com/ye889e7k 021
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Reminder: Early in-person voting begins in less than three weeks on October 14! 001
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Another of Iowa’s universities is working to improve Iowans’ lives. The legislature has taken positive steps in increasing cancer protection for Iowa's firefighters, but there is always more to be done. Read more about ISU’s research here: tinyurl.com/4s822eas 001
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 23/09/2026A new report from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimates that home heating costs will rise by 8.7% this winter compared to last year, adding significant strain to Iowans' budgets. Read the report here: tinyurl.com/4ze9sj6s 012
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Fall in Iowa means cool weather, football weekends, beautiful colors. Click this link to visit the Iowa DNR's map of the best times to view Iowa's fall foliage: tinyurl.com/3sbvh6rc 012
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 21/09/2026It's not snow season yet, but the Iowa Department of Transportation is already preparing for winter weather. The DOT has partnered with IowaWORKS to search for plow drivers. Interested in applying? Learn more here: tinyurl.com/varsmh95 012
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The University of Iowa's new Institute for Cancer Drug Discovery and Development will aim to accelerate the discovery of new cancer treatment, a much needed endeavor amid Iowa's ongoing cancer crisis. 012
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast to all who observe. 001
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Gas prices are on the rise again, forcing Iowans to spend more and more money on transportation costs. Will prices hit Iowa's record high? 022
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Repeated efforts to fix Iowa's shameful statute of limitations laws in child sex abuse cases have run into Republican resistance in the Iowa Senate. But the fight isn't over. Learn more at www.survivorimpact.com 012
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026According to a report released by the state auditor, in the past 10 years, salaries for employees working in the governor's office have risen by 35%, far outpacing the rest of the executive branch. If only all Iowans were so fortunate! 012
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The newest monthly data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index database shows that Iowans are paying nearly $1,500 more per month than they were in 2020, driven largely by higher prices for housing, transportation, and food. 022
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Iowa's cancer crisis impacts the whole state, but its damage is especially significant in the state's more rural counties. Read more of the story here: bit.ly/4xTsVcR 001
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The Iowa Department of Education is making grants available for public school districts and childcare centers to test water quality. The application period will remain open for as long as the funding is available. For more information, visit bit.ly/4y3oImY 011
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Just a day after this headline ran, the price of diesel in Iowa rose again to a new per gallon record, squeezing farmers' pockets even more. 131
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 15/09/2026While we're on the subject of voting: here's your reminder that you can now request your absentee ballot for November's elections! Visit voterready.iowa.gov to learn more today! 011
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Did you know that as many as one in four Americans aren't sure if they're registered to vote? Well, what better time to find out than National Voter Registration Day? Visit vote.gov/register/iowa to check your status and register before November's elections! 033
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Read more about Sen. Art Staed's effort to see paraquat banned in Iowa at Axios Des Moines. Link in comments. 100
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Democracy grows from the ground up. Read Sen. Weiner's column here: bit.ly/3UHxDfc 000
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Statehouse Republicans rolled back child labor protections in 2023. New data shows that our state accounted for 9.7% of the country's federal child labor violations in 2025, despite Iowa making up less than 1% of the total US population. 076
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 12/09/2026AUDIO: Public schools face a number of headwinds this year, including inadequate state funding, declining enrollment, and shrinking budgets. Listen to this Talk of Iowa episode to hear more from school district officials: bit.ly/3SCqkos 011
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate! 000
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Decisions made at the federal level, with support from Iowa's Republican lawmakers, have hit Iowa's businesses and raised costs for Iowa's consumers. 010
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Today marks 25 years from the devastating attacks on September 11, 2001. We honor and remember all the American lives lost that day and in the days to follow. 011
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Thousands of Iowans are now without the healthcare coverage they once relied on. The Republican double whammy of lapsing premium tax credits and a statewide HMO tax increase led to a 10% enrollment drop since December 2025. Read more here: tinyurl.com/mry9jvrw 021
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 10/09/2026See the data and read Sen. Quirmbach's full release here: bit.ly/4gNxnnl 041
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 10/09/2026High-risk pregnancies are on the rise while Iowa continues to lose labor and delivery units. Expectant mothers in rural Iowa are particularly affected. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4794mvrr 001
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 10/09/2026When Republican lawmakers at the state level move to consolidate power they strip local governments of their ability to be responsive to local needs. Iowans aren't fans. 020
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 09/09/2026When Republican lawmakers defunded Iowa's statewide water monitoring system, volunteers stepped up to try to fill the gap. While the Legislature took some positive steps this year, more legislative action is necessary to truly tackle Iowa's water quality issues. 000
Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Labor unions have helped American workers achieve safer workplaces, fair compensation, better job security, and the standardized work week. #ThankAUnion 000
