Tag Archives: Iowa legislative session 2023

Ethics of Reduced Labor Protections for Minors in Iowa

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“We don’t think fifteen year olds are children.” – Jessica Dunker, President & CEO-Iowa Restaurant Association Reduced Protection for Minors – Ethical Perspectives On the News Moderator: Bob Rush Panelists: Jessica Dunker, President & CEO – Iowa Restaurant Association Nate … Continue reading →

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Zach Wahls’ Final Appearance On Iowa Press As Democratic Leader

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Trish Nelson

ZW did a superb job on Iowa Press as always. He nailed every question from the Republican friendly panel by re-framing and informing. He has the ability to make the best of the panel’s odd, sometimes hostile questioning. He educates … Continue reading →

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Democrats Highlight Positives In 2023 Legislative Session

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox:  Here is a summary by Iowa House Democrats of the 2023 session which has been called “the most harmful and destructive in our state’s history.”  Follow Iowa House Dems on Facebook and Twitter SESSION ADJOURNS- HERE IS … Continue reading →

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Iowa Press I Think I Thought I Saw You Try

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Trish Nelson

On the April 28th episode of Iowa Press the panel frivoled away 26 minutes of precious broadcast time on the weather. No, not climate change.  Just the weather. Guests were two National Weather Service meteorologists based in Johnston, a suburb … Continue reading →

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Stop The Freeze On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from OneIowa: They weren’t satisfied with their attacks on LGBTQ youth in Iowa schools K-12, so now they’ve moved up to higher education. Late last night, Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee introduced HF731, a massive budget bill … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democrats’ Live Events To Continue Through Summer/Fall

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox yesterday afternoon – Blue Statehouse Alert from Iowa House Dems STATE BUDGET STALLS ADJOURNMENT Every year, the last thing that must be passed before lawmakers can adjourn is setting the state’s budget. There are seven budgets that … Continue reading →

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Democrats Call On Brenna Bird To Reverse Course

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Senate Democrats on Facebook Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s decision to slash support for survivors of sexual assault would be misguided and cruel anytime, but especially during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. AG Bird needs to reverse course and make … Continue reading →

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Iowa Press Fiddles While Iowa Burns

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Trish Nelson

This weekend on Iowa Press the panel clearly seemed stumped as far as how to discuss what the Republicans are doing in the Iowa legislature. I think it must be a coping strategy of denial, “everything is fine, just keep … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Konfrst: “Iowans We Represent Are Not Invited To The Table”

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Trish Nelson

In case you missed it – Democrats press availability Q & A: “What is Democrats’ role in the process?  The role that it’s been in the process with every bill this year which is we are not invited to the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democrats Present Plan To Lower Costs For Iowans

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Iowa House Democrats introduce a legislative policy package to lower costs for Iowans.  Follow Iowa House Dems on FB

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