I'm honored to have met with with these cadets of the Davenport Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol! More information is available here: ia041.cap.gov

I’ve been very careful since the first appearance of Covid but omicron finally caught up with me! Symptoms are nasty enough I’m very happy to be vaxed and boosted! Hope to be back at Iowa Assembly by next Monday!

Debate is underway in the Iowa House regarding an important 'tax bill' (HF 2317). Here's a link for footage of my speaking during debate last week, about education funding: drive.google.com/file/d/1KVAvhT…

Friends, here's my legislative newsletter from this week! The news hasn't all been good, but something special with Community College Day gave me a smile. mailchi.mp/legis/kurth-st…

Friends, here's my legislative newsletter from this week! This has been a schools-heavy week, from an awful incident near the Capitol to (on the bright side) movement toward requiring radon testing. mailchi.mp/legis/kurth-st…

Today is Equal Pay Day - March 15th symbolizes how far into a next year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Iowa is 36th worst in state-by-state comparisons of the pay gap, with the average woman earning $11,000 less than a man on average. #EqualPayDay

Friends, here's my legislative newsletter for this week. Read updates about things like mental health care access and federal food assistance benefits - and a special announcement of mine! mailchi.mp/legis/kurth-st…

Friends, here's my legislative newsletter for this week. We had some interesting debate yesterday about Republican cuts to benefits! I invite you to watch our debating on important issues, whether in-person or online! mailchi.mp/legis/kurth-st…

Friends, here's my legislative newsletter for this week! I wrote about commemorating the service of some past and present Iowa lawmakers, some bills from this session, and looking ahead to the general elections this November. mailchi.mp/legis/kurth-st…

If you're in Iowa and oppose putting more public money into private schools, contact your state representative or state senator! The voucher bill is being pushed through at the beginning of session!

VOUCHER ALERT: Are you ready to fight for Iowa’s public schools? A legislative public hearing in the Iowa House will be held on Jan. 17 @ 5pm at the Capitol. #wechoosepublicschools What: Public hearing on voucher bill When: 5pm, Jan. 17 Where: Iowa State Capitol, RM 103

SIGN THE PETITION: The voucher debate is already underway this year at the Statehouse, but it isn’t over yet. We need to hear from Iowans. Please sign the petition below and share. With your help, we can stop vouchers. #novouchers #wechoosepublicschools actionnetwork.org/petitions/no-v…

75% of public schools are in rural areas with no access to private schools. Private school vouchers won't benefit kids in rural areas. Another reason why public money belongs in public schools. #novouchers #wechoosepublicschools

URGENT: Voucher debate starts in 24 hours! If you haven’t already, contact lawmakers and tell them public money belongs in public schools. This fight isn’t over. 1️⃣ Sign the petition at: actionnetwork.org/petitions/no-v…. 2️⃣ Contact state lawmakers now: legis.iowa.gov/legislators/fi….

Making travel plans for Memorial Day weekend or the summer? Be sure to check this out! Travel Iowa #Iowa

BREAKING— LIUNA, the Laborers' International Union of North America, has endorsed President Biden for re-election in 2024. They cite President Biden’s historic creation of jobs and commitment to union workers. This is huge! Spread this far and wide! x.com/LIUNA/status/1…

GOP lawmakers have called a special #ialegis session on July 11 to take reproductive freedom away from Iowans. We will not let them pass an unpopular abortion ban without loud and fierce opposition. Pledge to fight back alongside us: bit.ly/3JKFX5A