Get to know Senator Jochum
In a profile by the Council of State Governments, veteran legislator and current Senate President Pam Jochum of Dubuque counts social justice, health care reform and the environment among her priorities.
View ArticleStarting Today – Sign up for health care coverage
Iowa is a national leader when it comes to health insurance coverage for our citizens. We worked successfully in recent years to ensure all Iowa kids can see a doctor when they need to. Now we’re...
View ArticleCommunity meetings answer Iowans’ questions on new health care options
Iowa health and insurance officials are traveling to communities throughout the state to talk with Iowans about their new health insurance options. Some of the questions to be addressed at the meetings...
View ArticleState Senators urge their member of Congress, Rep. Latham, to help end...
(DES MOINES) Six Iowa state senators whose legislative districts are part of U.S. Representative Tom Latham’s Congressional district have asked him to help “reopen the government and prevent a...
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You can now explore your new health care options and apply for insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace at www.HealthCare.gov. Coverage starts as early as January 1, 2014. The Marketplace...
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Jochum welcomes federal support of Iowa health care compromise
Senate President Pam Jochum December 10, 2013 Statement by Senate President Pam Jochum, the Senate floor manager of the 2013 Iowa health care agreement “It’s great news for Iowa’s middle class...
View ArticleEnding the year on a high note
As 2013 comes to an end, we cap off a year that has pointed Iowa in the right direction on many fronts. We ensured more Iowans have access to good jobs, great communities, strong local schools and...
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Senate Judiciary Chair: Tell Gov. Branstad to stop cutting mental health...
“No more cuts to mental health services for Iowans” Senator Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the interim committee on mental health, issued the...
View ArticleHogg: Contact Governor to oppose mental health cuts
“You may have seen it in the news before Christmas: Governor Branstad is considering a $30 million cut to mental health services in Iowa. This Des Moines Register article had the story. “This is...
View ArticleEarly help prepares kids to succeed in school & life
During the first five years of life, children begin to gain the emotional and social skills that enable them to thrive in school and in life. These skills form the foundation for “healthy mental...
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Smarter kids, Stronger Families: Universal preschool and stable childcare
Senator Amanda Ragan (2/13/14) DES MOINES – Senate Democrats today unveiled two key legislative proposals to give Iowa children a head start in life. The first would ensure universal access for all...
View ArticleEmpowering, protecting Iowa Seniors
Senator Rob Hogg: (319) 538-2247 Representative Lisa Heddens: (515)292-1748 For Immediate Release: February 27, 2013 (DES MOINES) House and Senate Democrats today focused attention on legislation that...
View ArticleFocusing on Win-Wins for Iowa Workers and Employers
Iowa Senate News Release Senator Bill Dotzler: (319) 538-2247 Representative Jerry Kearns: (319)524-1570 For Immediate Release: March 6, 2014 (DES MOINES) House and Senate Democrats today highlighted...
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Iowa Republicans join political ‘war on women’ instead of supporting health...
State Senator Joe Bolkcom For Immediate Release: March 17, 2014 Statement by Senator Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City, member of the Senate Human Resources Committee “I’m disappointed Iowa Republicans have...
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Statistics indicate Branstad Administration wrongly fired and blacklisted...
Statement by Senator Steve Sodders of Marshalltown Governor, today at your Monday news conference, you said want to “make sure people’s civil rights are not violated.” Governor, the way your...
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Iowa takes “big first step toward safe, legal access to medical cannabis”
Senator Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City Statement by Senator Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City (May 1, 2014) Iowa has taken a big first step toward safe, legal access to medical cannabis. Credit goes to the families...
View Article2014 Session Successes
STRENGTHENING IOWA’S WORKING FAMILIES Prepared by the Senate Democratic Staff May 1, 2014 (PDF of 2014 Highlights) This year, we built on efforts to provide greater economic security for Iowa families...
View ArticleSubpoena power is needed to fix and improve state government
May 2, 2014 Prepared remarks by Senator Majority Leader Mike Gronstal When government isn’t working, the job of legislators is to find out what’s gone wrong and propose policy that will fix it. It’s...
View Article2014 Session Successes – UPDATED
STRENGTHENING IOWA’S WORKING FAMILIES Prepared by the Senate Democratic Staff Updated with Governor’s vetoes, June 26, 2014 (PDF of updated 2014 Highlights) This year, we built on efforts to provide...
View ArticleProtections for vulnerable Iowa seniors
Thousands of older Americans face abuse, neglect and exploitation every year. Some are particularly vulnerable because they depend on others to help them with the most basic activities of daily living....
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