House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) and her Democratic colleagues know Iowans are exhausted and disappointed by the Iowa Legislature. “We hear from people all the time: ‘This is not the state I grew up in,’ and they’re concerned and they’re depressed and they’re upset about it,” she said. This year, the Iowa Legislature...
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has removed certain requirements for Iowans seeking wheelchair repairs through the state’s Medicaid program. Recently, the state agency adopted an administrative policy that removed the need to acquire a prescription and have a meeting with a healthcare provider in order to repair wheelchairs. State Representative Josh Turek...
Iowa Democrats on Monday called out Republicans over an Iowa law that took effect Monday, banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. They highlighted the risks to women’s lives, health and fertility, and emphasized the importance of protecting Iowans’ freedom to make personal medical decisions in consultation with their doctor that’s best for them and their...
J.D. Scholten doesn’t work in Washington, but on Saturday night, he delivered for constituents on the hill. Some 90 minutes after getting a call begging him to leave the music festival where he was volunteering and help his local nine, the 44-year-old Iowa state representative took the mound for the independent-league Sioux City Explorers and...
The Iowa Senate approved a bill Monday allowing state agencies to employ private accountants to conduct annual audits instead of the state auditor’s office. Iowa Auditor Rob Sand and Democrats opposed the measure, arguing it will decrease government accountability. Senate File 2311 passed 31-16 and it moves to the House for consideration. Sen. Mike Bousselot, R-Ankeny,...
Molly Buck For Ankeny loves her community– that’s why she continued teaching through her cancer treatments. As your state representative, Molly will lead with those same values and dedication.
