Senate Democrats believe lowering costs and decreasing the financial burden on Iowa families should be a top priority for the Legislature. Where would lower costs make the biggest impact for you and your family?

It's a bleak equation for Iowa's nursing homes. Workers aren't paid enough, leading to high staffing turnover, leading to diminished care for our loved ones. Read more on the state's nursing home crisis here: bit.ly/45e56B4

Read Sen. Weiner's full statement here: bit.ly/3FRtwGe

Today, the Iowa Board of Regents will consider a proposal to hike tuition rates at our state universities for the upcoming school year. This is one more financial burden added to Iowans' growing stack.

Gov. Reynolds has declined to line-item veto a section of the budget that could disrupt the efficient and effective delivery of the emergency services on which our communities rely, despite requests from Iowa’s first responders. Read more here: bit.ly/3H5qgaB

The application period has opened for the 2026 Iowa Senate Page program! The Iowa Senate is looking for exceptional high school students to work as Senate Pages during the 2026 legislative session. To apply or learn more, click here: bit.ly/4jS3tNe

Read the full statement: bit.ly/43Vo796

Happy Father's Day from the Iowa Senate Democrats!

Many school districts and local organizations are providing meal programs for Iowa kids during the summer months. Use the USDA's meal distribution site map to find one near you.

Based on recommendations from the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, law enforcement will be on the lookout for violators of Iowa's Move-Over Law during the period of June 17-19. Read more here: bit.ly/4l5Xwgn

Just days after Gov. Reynolds signed legislation that will give corporations a $1 billion unemployment tax break, 131 workers in Cedar Rapids and Decorah have had their lives upended in another announced mass layoff.

Programs like Job Corps serve as a direct pipeline for workers to fill critically needed roles like Certified Nursing Assistants. Cutting off those programs only serves to worsen Iowa's workforce crisis.

Did you know: Juneteenth is one of the America’s oldest enduring celebrations, with the first annual occurrence beginning on June 19, 1866.

When out-of-state private equity firms gobble up our housing supply, Iowans suffer. The story is always the same. Read about one example in Johnson County here: bit.ly/3TwDcZS

The first day of summer is finally here! Get out and enjoy all that our beautiful state has to offer!

Temperatures are projected to reach extreme conditions across Iowa this weekend. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones by following the advice available at Ready Iowa: bit.ly/4n4urUp

Three more measles cases were reported among unvaccinated Iowans last week. Read more here: bit.ly/44iOy8Y

Earlier this year, Senate Democrats introduced legislation to restore extended unemployment benefits to workers who lose their jobs as the result of a facility closure. The bill was rejected by the Republican majority.

Our communities continue to fall victim to the majority party's assault on working Iowans. We should be putting workers ahead of corporate interests, not the other way around.

Inadequate talent retention is a significant factor in Iowa's ongoing workforce crisis. Younger Iowans are fleeing the state for greener pastures elsewhere. Read the report here: bit.ly/40kb6Vx