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The official twitter account of Iowa Senate Democrats.
Des Moines, Iowa
Joined April 2009
Please help us welcome the newest member of the Iowa Senate, Senator-elect Catelin Drey!
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On August 26, 1920, after decades of tireless effort, women in the United States were finally granted the right to vote. Today, we celebrate the anniversary of that accomplishment as Women's Equality Day.
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As the 2025-26 school year kicks off, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the teachers and staff working in Iowa's schools. Your time and effort is so appreciated. Have a great school year!
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Be sure to be on the lookout for buses as the school year starts back up. Use this handy information from Iowa's Department of Transportation to stay safe during drop off and pick up this year:
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Early projections for the 2025-26 school year show private school vouchers could cost taxpayers more than $35 million more than original estimates.
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Public education is open to all students, accountable to taxpayers, and has strict teacher accreditation and licensure requirements. Iowa’s public dollars belong in Iowa’s public schools.
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All working Iowans deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions. We stand in solidarity with Iowa's nurses as they strive for a healthier, more mutually beneficial workplace.
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Chronic underfunding forces Iowa's public schools to try to do more with less, hindering the educational experience for over 90% of Iowa's schoolchildren.
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In less than two years, more than 2,000 Iowa workers have been thrust into unemployment thanks to ongoing layoffs at John Deere facilities around the state. Those workers and their families deserve robust unemployment protections. We must restore Iowans’ UI benefits.
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Many Iowa school districts are heading into this new school year short on teachers. TeachIowa, a job board for open educational positions, lists hundreds of vacancies around the state, with some of the most critical gaps coming in special education.
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We're looking for interns for the 2026 legislative session! Check out for more information!
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Senate Democrats have introduced legislation designed to improve support and oversight in Iowa's nursing facilities. We believe Iowa's seniors deserve the safety and dignity that comes with the highest standards of care.
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Do you know a high schooler interested in the legislative process? The Iowa Senate is now accepting applications for the 2026 Legislative Page Program! Follow the link to learn more and apply:
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Today was Legislative Appreciation Day at the Iowa State Fair! Senators and staff turned out to join the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation for a program of fun events. There are still a few days left to get out to the fairgrounds to enjoy all the fun of this year's fair!
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IPERS works. Don't mess with a good thing. Read more reactions from legislative leaders here:
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When it comes to feeding kids, the results are all that matters. The simple fact is Healthy Kids Iowa helped far fewer children and families than the successful program it replaced. Time to go back to what works.
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When it comes down to it, 1 in 10 Iowans are IPERS members.
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The Iowa DOGE Task Force has proposed significant changes to Iowa's public employee pensions and retirement benefits. Sign up for our Retirement Alerts newsletter to stay up to date on the changes and on opportunities to push back:
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The Iowa DOGE Task Force has proposed significant changes to Iowa's public employee pensions and retirement benefits. Sign up for our Retirement Alerts newsletter to stay up to date on the changes and on opportunities to push back:
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Iowa is at its best with a thriving, healthy middle class. We get there by protecting our most valuable resource: our workforce.
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