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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 24d

Senator Catelin Drey was in Des Moines this morning to take her oath of office, officially becoming the newest member of the Iowa Senate!

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 16h

The use of cover crops has grown significantly in the past two decades. However, despite their conservation benefits, many Iowa farmers don't consistently utilize cover crops thanks to high costs and insufficient state incentive programs.

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 19h

No one knows your situation better than you. That's why Senate Democrats believe it's so important to host listening sessions and hear directly from Iowans. Thank you to Indianola for turning out to share your thoughts, questions, and concerns last night.

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 22h

Georgia spent millions more on administrative costs than on providing healthcare to Medicaid enrollees under their more restrictive plan. A GAO report suggests similar restrictions enacted by the OBBBA will be expensive to implement.

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 1d

We asked, you answered. The most common topics respondents talked about in our back-to-school survey were school funding, cell phone restrictions, AEA services and cuts, growing class sizes, overworked teachers and staff, and private school vouchers.

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight! We are hosting a listening session at the Black Box Theatre on Simpson's campus in Indianola at 6:00 p.m. We want to hear from Iowans about the issues that are having the greatest effect on your day-to-day lives. Join us tonight!

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 2d

Sen. Celsi was a dedicated public servant committed to understanding and supporting her fellow Iowans. She will be dearly missed.

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 3d

Many social services nonprofits in Iowa are navigating an increasingly complex environment as they work to maintain services and programs amid federal funding cuts, layoffs, and a fraught political climate.

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 4d

Iowa is home to so many great small businesses! This Wednesday, show those hometown businesses some support on Shop Iowa Day! Learn more at www.shopiowa.com/shopiowaday/

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 5d

“The crop is here. The quality is proven. The demand exists. What’s missing is the resolve to reconnect America’s farmers with a world of buyers who want to purchase our soybeans.” – Tom Adam, Iowa Soybean Association President

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 6d

Failing to extend ACA tax credits could spike health insurance costs for as many as one in four Iowa farmers.

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 6d

Reminder! Senate Democrats will be hosting a listening session in Indianola on October 8 at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 7d

Read Sen. Petersen's full release as the books officially close on FY25: bit.ly/4nCR6Hw

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 8d

Tonight begins Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year on the Jewish calendar. We wish all observant Iowans well during this solemn and meaningful time of reflection.

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 8d

Iowa faces a series of self-inflicted healthcare crises that stem from decisions made in Des Moines and Washington under Republican trifectas. Read Sen. Weiner's column on healthcare in Iowa: bit.ly/48t18X1

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 9d

Many Iowans face massive spikes in the cost of their healthcare if the federal government fails to extend ACA tax credits.

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 9d

The federal government looks set to shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1. Here at home, the shutdown could mean service delays and dwindling resources for programs on which Iowans rely. Read more here: bit.ly/42kMQUm

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 10d

Mark your calendars! Several of our members will be in Indianola on October 8 to host a listening session and hear directly from Iowans about the issues that matter to you most. Come out and see us!

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 10d

Iowa's rural communities face ongoing population decline as factors like shrinking Medicaid reimbursements, low public school funding and school consolidation, and aging demographics weigh heavily on communities’ ability to maintain residents.

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 12d

Legislative cuts to Iowa's AEAs have forced smaller school districts into difficult budgetary decisions, stripping students and faculty alike of services and resources that were previously available.

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 13d

State revenues are set to take another large hit as effects of a tariff-impacted ag economy and the OBBBA filter down. We already face a $900+ million budget hole and these new impacts will only see that number grow, making our state budgeting process that much more difficult.

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 13d

There's still time to take our back-to-school survey! Click the link and lets us know what's new and different, what works and what doesn't at your local school this year: actionnetwork.org/forms/back-t...

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 14d

The nearly 100-year-old Burlington company cited uncertainty and inconsistency in federal grant formulas as one of the reasons for its decision.

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 15d

Workers have the right to collectively bargain and deserve to vote for themselves on the best way forward, but recent reports show UnityPoint has brought in outside firms to combat the nurses’ unionization effort. Details: bit.ly/42DVXzu

Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 15d

Organizations like Food Bank of Siouxland in northwest Iowa are working hard to combat food insecurity, despite a rising number of Iowans in need of assistance.

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Iowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 16d

The funding allows Hawkeye Community College to resume the program, which provided critical support and companionship to nearly 100 Waterloo seniors prior to its June pause.