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Senator Catelin Drey was in Des Moines this morning to take her oath of office, officially becoming the newest member of the Iowa Senate!
We work for Iowa workers. In 2026 and beyond, Senate Democrats will fight to make life more affordable so working Iowans can keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets.
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We work for Iowa workers. In 2026 and beyond, Senate Democrats will fight to make life more affordable so working Iowans can keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets.
People are more than numbers on a spreadsheet. Their names, their faces, their stories, their histories are part of the fabric of the community. If you want to understand what a plant closure means to a town like Burlington, hear it straight from them: bit.ly/4p3QCKw
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
People are more than numbers on a spreadsheet. Their names, their faces, their stories, their histories are part of the fabric of the community. If you want to understand what a plant closure means to a town like Burlington, hear it straight from them: bit.ly/4p3QCKw
Iowans deserve a government that works for them. Senate Democrats are focused on lowering costs for ALL Iowans, from our big cities to our small towns. Our communities prosper when daily life is more affordable.
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Iowans deserve a government that works for them. Senate Democrats are focused on lowering costs for ALL Iowans, from our big cities to our small towns. Our communities prosper when daily life is more affordable.
"We know what happens when plants close. Families are hurt. Communities are devastated." Read about how workers at Case's plant in Burlington are fighting for their jobs, their families, and their community here: bit.ly/3K1k7xS
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"We know what happens when plants close. Families are hurt. Communities are devastated." Read about how workers at Case's plant in Burlington are fighting for their jobs, their families, and their community here: bit.ly/3K1k7xS
Read Sen. Weiner's full statement and the letter urging Case New Holland to remain in Burlington here: bit.ly/CNHletter
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Read Sen. Weiner's full statement and the letter urging Case New Holland to remain in Burlington here: bit.ly/CNHletter
Iowa's legislative Democrats are urging Case New Holland to reconsider its decision to close Burlington's manufacturing plant. Read the full statement and letter to Case here: bit.ly/CNHletter
November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Iowa's legislative Democrats are urging Case New Holland to reconsider its decision to close Burlington's manufacturing plant. Read the full statement and letter to Case here: bit.ly/CNHletter
The Burlington community has powered Case New Holland's success for nearly 100 years. Generations of local workers proudly built and maintained a legacy of excellence.
November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Burlington community has powered Case New Holland's success for nearly 100 years. Generations of local workers proudly built and maintained a legacy of excellence.
Some of our senators snapped these cool photos from districts across the state as our Iowa skies lit up last night with beautiful northern lights! Forecasts show you might have another chance to see them tonight!
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Some of our senators snapped these cool photos from districts across the state as our Iowa skies lit up last night with beautiful northern lights! Forecasts show you might have another chance to see them tonight!
To the thousands of Iowans who have bravely served in the United States Armed Forces: Thank you.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
To the thousands of Iowans who have bravely served in the United States Armed Forces: Thank you.
Understaffed, overworked, and spread too thin: OB-GYNs are looking to Iowa's neighboring states for a more stable and supportive environment, leaving many Iowa communities struggling fulfill the need here at home.
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Understaffed, overworked, and spread too thin: OB-GYNs are looking to Iowa's neighboring states for a more stable and supportive environment, leaving many Iowa communities struggling fulfill the need here at home.
The longer the federal shutdown continues, the more Iowa Head Start programs could be affected. 139 kids have already lost care and 45 workers have already been laid off. Read more here: bit.ly/47IZzlx
November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The longer the federal shutdown continues, the more Iowa Head Start programs could be affected. 139 kids have already lost care and 45 workers have already been laid off. Read more here: bit.ly/47IZzlx
Experts warn of a loosening labor market as laid off workers – whose numbers soared in October – are now finding it more difficult to quickly secure new jobs.
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Experts warn of a loosening labor market as laid off workers – whose numbers soared in October – are now finding it more difficult to quickly secure new jobs.
Healthcare restrictions have ripple effects that worsen health outcomes for all Iowans. Attracting fewer medical students results in fewer doctors staying in Iowa. Fewer doctors means understaffed clinics and hospitals, especially in areas where options are already sparse.
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Healthcare restrictions have ripple effects that worsen health outcomes for all Iowans. Attracting fewer medical students results in fewer doctors staying in Iowa. Fewer doctors means understaffed clinics and hospitals, especially in areas where options are already sparse.
You can read Sen. Donahue's full op-ed on protecting IPERS and fulfilling our promise to public workers here: bit.ly/3WLP2kB
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
You can read Sen. Donahue's full op-ed on protecting IPERS and fulfilling our promise to public workers here: bit.ly/3WLP2kB
Iowa's cancer crisis: a new report from the American Lung Association shows Iowa exceeds the national average in new lung cancer cases and falls below the national average in five-year survival rates following diagnosis.
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Iowa's cancer crisis: a new report from the American Lung Association shows Iowa exceeds the national average in new lung cancer cases and falls below the national average in five-year survival rates following diagnosis.
New forecasts from the University of Missouri's Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center expect farm income in Iowa to plummet in 2026. You can read the full report here: bit.ly/47qx9ho
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
New forecasts from the University of Missouri's Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center expect farm income in Iowa to plummet in 2026. You can read the full report here: bit.ly/47qx9ho
Taxpayers have been forced to foot the bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal settlements stemming from violations of Iowa's open records law.
November 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Taxpayers have been forced to foot the bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal settlements stemming from violations of Iowa's open records law.
When a plant closes, the entire community is affected. Workers and their families need the protection of robust unemployment protections as they try to move forward. Senate Democrats will continue to fight to restore those benefits for Iowa's working families.
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
When a plant closes, the entire community is affected. Workers and their families need the protection of robust unemployment protections as they try to move forward. Senate Democrats will continue to fight to restore those benefits for Iowa's working families.
Turns out subsidizing private schools with taxpayer dollars, pursuing endless culture wars, rolling back child labor laws, damaging the unemployment safety net, restricting Iowans’ access to healthcare, and overseeing a shrinking economy isn’t great for your popularity.
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Turns out subsidizing private schools with taxpayer dollars, pursuing endless culture wars, rolling back child labor laws, damaging the unemployment safety net, restricting Iowans’ access to healthcare, and overseeing a shrinking economy isn’t great for your popularity.
Congratulations to the overwhelming majority of Iowa's public employee unions who voted to remain #UnionStrong
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Congratulations to the overwhelming majority of Iowa's public employee unions who voted to remain #UnionStrong
It's Election Day, Iowa! Make sure your voice is heard! You can use this link to find your polling place: bit.ly/4qLpEt8
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's Election Day, Iowa! Make sure your voice is heard! You can use this link to find your polling place: bit.ly/4qLpEt8
Without the enhanced ACA tax credits monthly costs will rise, driving healthier people out of the marketplace. This will lead to insurers hiking premiums, raising monthly costs even more. It’s a vicious cycle for Iowans without other options.
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Without the enhanced ACA tax credits monthly costs will rise, driving healthier people out of the marketplace. This will lead to insurers hiking premiums, raising monthly costs even more. It’s a vicious cycle for Iowans without other options.
Following orders from two federal judges, the USDA will use contingency funds to distribute partial SNAP benefits in November.
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Following orders from two federal judges, the USDA will use contingency funds to distribute partial SNAP benefits in November.
Exploring every possible avenue to keep Iowans from going hungry during the federal shutdown is the exact opposite of a "waste of time."
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Exploring every possible avenue to keep Iowans from going hungry during the federal shutdown is the exact opposite of a "waste of time."
You can still vote early at your county auditor's office or at an available satellite location!
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
You can still vote early at your county auditor's office or at an available satellite location!