Women are twice as likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period in states with severe abortion restrictions. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2p8tbny

Four years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court rolled back 50 years of legal precedent, giving Iowa Republican lawmakers the green light to establish some of the country's most extreme restrictions on reproductive freedom.

"Iowa families, seeing firsthand the impacts of years of underfunding in the form of program cuts and building closures, know adequate funding is an essential component of school success." Read more here: tinyurl.com/2s48k9cu

There's no silver bullet that can single-handedly solve the budget crisis Republican lawmakers spent a decade creating, but the unlimited, unaccountable private school voucher program is a good place to start.

Shrinking access to quality, local healthcare is a growing concern in our state, especially in rural areas where the loss of a single provider can close a clinic for good.

Happy Father's Day, from your Iowa Senate Democrats!

Things are only getting tougher for Iowa's rural communities. That's why we won't stop fighting for an economy that works for everyone, for expanded, local healthcare access, and for a better quality of life for all Iowans.

Read Sen. Weiner's full quote on today's HHS appointment here: tinyurl.com/mvjkpt73

Looking for something to do this summer? Come visit your Iowa State Capitol! Take a tour, take some pictures, and see one of Iowa's true architectural gems!

Happy Juneteenth, Iowa! There are celebrations and events happening all over the state today, find one near you!

Why fighting for a more affordable Iowa is so important: a new report from the United Way shows how tough it is for many working Iowans to just survive month to month. You can read the report here: unitedforalice.org/iowa

Since July 2025, nearly 1,000 Iowans, spread across multiple communities and working at different points in the supply chain, have been laid off while Whirlpool expands its production footprint in Mexico and sends more jobs abroad.

78.5% of voucher recipients were expected to attend nonpublic schools even if the program never existed.

A new report shows prices in the Midwest have risen faster than any other U.S. region. Iowans are now spending more than $1,500 more per month to maintain their standard of living. Read the report here: tinyurl.com/yym3t3p9

The session may be over, but we'll never be finished working for you! Our senators can assist with all kinds of issues, and they're only a call or email away. Let us know how we can help!

Gov. Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for 11 counties affected by the recent severe weather. If you've been impacted, visit bit.ly/2026IowaStormResources for information about disaster assistance and resources.

Nearly a decade of Republican control at the Capitol. Nearly a decade of undermining educators, of underfunding students, and of chipping away at the resources and services that help drive student success. Iowa kids deserve better.

The vast majority of voucher recipients already go to private schools. These schools raise tuition rates to continue pricing out the families who already couldn't afford to attend while raking in hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars every year.

Good luck to the U.S. Men's National Team as they kick off their World Cup run tonight! Where will you be watching tonight's game?

No job posting. No search for the right candidate. No conversation with the universities. A high level staffer in the governor's office is just handed a new, powerful position with a $20,000 pay bump, six-figure salary, and broad authority.

Use this tool to find Summer Food Service Programs for your kids near you: bit.ly/4oh99E5

So…students will pay thousands of dollars for courses they didn’t ask for, at a center the university didn’t want, which doesn’t have the state funding to support its staffing needs, because the same people mandating the courses are running billion-dollar budget deficits.

The governor is just months away from leaving office and is saddling Iowa with yet another privatization scheme that will cost public employees their jobs. Read more here: bit.ly/4opBl84

This idea was introduced on its own and failed to earn enough support to reach the governor's desk, so instead it was slipped into a budget bill on the last day of the legislative session.

Read Sen. Weiner's full statement on the governor's latest privatization push here: bit.ly/3SclugQ

Six months of delays won't stop these Iowans from fighting for better, safer working conditions. It's time to certify!

Owning a home feels impossible for many younger Iowans. That's why we continue to work on legislative options to ease entry into home ownership, especially for first-time homebuyers. You can read more here: bit.ly/4antJwP

Every step counts when it comes to Iowa's cancer crisis. Thank you to the families and cancer survivors for their leadership and advocacy.

Did you know Travel Iowa's website can help you plan the perfect Iowa road trip this summer? Use their tools and information to plan visits to the Iowa Great Lakes, Maquoketa Caves State Park, and everywhere in between! Visit www.traveliowa.com to plan your trip!

After this latest round of layoffs set for July, the Amana community that has long powered Whirlpool's success will have endured the loss of nearly 1,000 jobs in just one year as Whirlpool moves more jobs to Mexico. It's unacceptable. Read more here: bit.ly/3RMXxwA

Privatized Medicaid has been a disaster for Iowans with disabilities and their families, and the steep Medicaid cuts coming from the One Big Beautiful Bill will only make the problems worse. Read more here: bit.ly/4vuctOK

Solving Iowa's budget mess won't happen overnight, but putting an end to the policies that drive away workers and repel outside investment is a good place to start.

Here in Iowa, the average monthly cost for childcare for just one kid has risen to over $1,000. Read more on the growing financial pressures Iowa families and childcare providers are facing here: bit.ly/4uiCb7Q

HF 1023 is a win for Iowa workers, expanding IPERS benefits for fire fighters, EMS providers, correctional officers, and more.

These required courses would increase the cost of college education for students and their families by thousands of dollars in order to satisfy an ideological goal, not an educational one.

It's Election Day! Polls are open until 8 p.m. Not registered? Not a problem -- you can still register to vote today at your polling place. Click here for more info: iwillvote.com/votinginfo/IA

Love is love. 🏳️‍🌈

Election Day is tomorrow, but you can still vote early at your county auditor's office until 5 p.m. today! More info: iwillvote.com/votinginfo/IA

Sen. Petersen is right. Call it what you want, but the one big, beautiful bill was the largest cut to Medicaid in history.

What's "beautiful" about a bill that makes healthcare harder to access?

Sen. Weiner joined Iowa Press to talk about the 2026 legislative session. Tune in to PBS tonight at 7:30 to watch!

When we talk about a more affordable Iowa, we're talking about bringing down the cost of the real-life, everyday essentials Iowans need. We're talking about housing and healthcare and childcare. We're talking about our kids' lunches and our grandparents' nursing facilities.

Thanks to a new bill passed this year, insurance companies will not be able to use A.I. to deny Iowans' medical claims.

When clinics close entire communities are impacted. The combination of sweeping Medicaid cuts at the federal level and a disatrous privatized system in Iowa has made accessing healthare in rural Iowa more complicated than ever.

Don't forget! You have until June 1 to vote early in Iowa's primary election. Head to iwillvote.com/votinginfo/IA for all you need to know!

Every step forward is important in the fight against Iowa's cancer crisis.

We're fighting for an affordable Iowa where childcare is locally accessible and doesn't break the bank; where healthcare costs less and is found closer to home; and where Iowans aren’t forced to pay more to cover for the Republican legislature’s bad budgeting.

Iowans have always answered the call of duty. Today we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.

There are great opportunities to honor Memorial Day all across Iowa tomorrow. Find one near you.