Iowa Senate

An invitation to the Iowa Senate debate on affordable health care

Title: An invitation to the Iowa Senate debate on affordable health care
Runtime: 0:26
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: At 5 PM on Monday, March 25, the Iowa Senate will debate extending affordable health care to tens of thousands of our neighbors who need it (SF 296). Iowa Senate President Pam Jochum, the lead sponsor of the legislator, invites you to come to the Iowa Statehouse for the debate or watch it online. For information, including links to online discussions and livestreaming Senate video, visis the home page of the Iowa Senate Democrats, http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/ or friend us on Facebook, Iowa Senate Democrats.

The Iowa Senate opposes the cancellation of wrestling from Olympic

Title: The Iowa Senate opposes the cancellation of wrestling from Olympic
Runtime: 3:08
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: On March 21, 2013, the Iowa Senate passed resolution supporting to maintain the sport of wrestling in Olympic.

Sen. Ragan, the recipient of 2013 Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award

Title: Sen. Ragan, the recipient of 2013 Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award
Runtime: 5:40
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Senator Amanda Ragan, Mason City, is being honored with the 2013 Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award that honors a legislator who exemplifies and demonstrates honesty, integrity and uncommon and extraordinary public service to the people of Iowa.

Senator Bolkcom: Opening statement on the working families's tax cut

Title: Senator Bolkcom: Opening statement on the working families's tax cut
Runtime: 3:36
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description

Sen. Ragan: "If we look beyond the political world, we see the things we do outside."

Title: Sen. Ragan: "If we look beyond the political world, we see the things we do outside."
Runtime: 1:21
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Senator Amanda Ragan, Mason City, is being honored with the 2013 Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award.

Iowa Senate Republicans: We voted for Iowa First just because of the 2014 election campaigns

Title: Iowa Senate Republicans: We voted for Iowa First just because of the 2014 election campaigns
Runtime: 0:16
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Sen. Bertrand, Republican senator in Woodbury, said: "We are all going to vote for it (Senate File 170 that will send more state purchases to Iowa companies without increasing costs to taxpayers). Because if we don't, it's a postcard that we are all going to get next in 2014 like we had it in 2012. They are going to beat the hell out of us on the campaign on this."

Iowa FIRST when it comes to state purchasing

Title: Iowa FIRST when it comes to state purchasing
Runtime: 4:19
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Senator Liz Mathis gives her opening comments on Senate File 170, which will send more state purchases to Iowa companies without increasing costs to taxpayers.

The State of Iowa wasted $100,000,000 on ORASCOM. So what?

Title: The State of Iowa wasted $100,000,000 on ORASCOM. So what?
Runtime: 1:25
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description

Iowa Senate offers compromise on health insurance

Title: Iowa Senate offers compromise on health insurance
Runtime: 7:03
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Iowa Senate Democrats offer a compromise in order to insure tens of thousands of Iowans. To address Governor Branstad's concerns that the federal government will not keep its promises, Democrats offer to include a opt-out provision. This has been done by other Republican governors who support Medicaid expansion. Speakers: Sentor Amanda Ragan, Senate President Pam Jochum, and Senator Jack Hatch. Recorded March 14, 2013. More info at: http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/?p=17021

Governor still doesn't understand what went wrong on ORASCOM

Title: Governor still doesn't understand what went wrong on ORASCOM
Runtime: 2:08
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: On March 13, Senator Joe Bolkcom responded to attacks by Governor Branstad in a statement made on the floor of the Iowa Senate. Transcript and more information at: http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/governor-branstad-still-doesnt-understand-what-went-wrong-with-the-orascom-deal/

Wilhelm on Governor's refusal to help struggling Iowans

Title: Wilhelm on Governor's refusal to help struggling Iowans
Runtime: 3:48
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: On March 12, while urging Governor Branstad to help 150,000 uninsured Iowans, Senator Mary Jo Wilhelm told the Senate her own story of when she was working, in pain, and uninsured.

Title: Governor Branstad is taking bad advice
Runtime: 0:21
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: At his Febraury 26th statehouse news conference, while discussing his alternative to Medicaid expansion, Governor Terry Branstad said he was following Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's advice. Bobby Jindal's record on health care is something that Iowa should avoid. (Governor Branstad made a similar comment a week later at his next news conference.)

Gov. Branstad should apologize for insulting Iowans without health care

Title: Gov. Branstad should apologize for insulting Iowans without health care
Runtime: 2:13
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Sen. Mary Jo Wilhelm of Cresco asks Governor Branstad to apologize for referring to extending Medicaid to tens of thousands of uninsured Iowans and saying: "It's like former Governor Tim Pawlenty from Minnesota said. It's like going to a wedding where you have an open bar versus a cash bash. There's going to be a lot more liquor consumed with a cash bar."

Iowa Senate HHS Committee approves Medicaid Expansion

Title: Iowa Senate HHS Committee approves Medicaid Expansion
Runtime: 47:42
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: On February 27, the Iowa Senate Committee on Health and Human Services approved Medicaid expansion.

Sen. Schoenjahn on $25 million in worker training

Title: Sen. Schoenjahn on $25 million in worker training
Runtime: 5:45
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description

Rep. Chris Hall on workforce training proposal

Title: Rep. Chris Hall on workforce training proposal
Runtime: 2:49
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Learn more at http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/invest-in-skilled-worker-training-to-expand-iowas-middle-class/

Bowman: Some reasons why Iowa schools are #1 in HS graduation

Title: Bowman: Some reasons why Iowa schools are #1 in HS graduation
Runtime: 4:39
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Senator Tod Bowman, a high school teacher and coach, draws the Senate's attention to several reasons why Iowa schools are number one in high school graduation. "It's a team effort." He closes by focusing on the accomplishments of 9th grade English teacher April Edwards. "I double-dog dare you to go in her classroom for a week."

Rural Iowans will benefit from Medicaid expansion

Title: Rural Iowans will benefit from Medicaid expansion
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Dr. David Carlyle is an Iowa family doctor with lots of experience in rural Iowa. In order to help his patients, Carlyle came to the State Capitol to urge state leaders to expand Medicaid. In this video, Dr. Carlyle explains why rural Iowans would be big winners if that happened.

Two Iowa Mayors on the Main commercial property tax cut

Title: Two Iowa Mayors on the Main commercial property tax cut
Runtime: 1:18
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Carlisle Mayor Ruth Randleman and Ames Mayor Ann Campbell discuss what they like in the Main Street Tax Cut proposed in the Iowa Senate. More details on this legislation at: http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/main-street-tax-cut-to-iowa-businesses-and-iowa-middle-class-famil/

Press avail after meeting with Gov. Branstad on helping 150,000 uninsured Iowans

Title: Press avail after meeting with Gov. Branstad on helping 150,000 uninsured Iowans
Runtime: 5:57
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Left to right: Senator Amanda Ragan, Senate President Pam Jochum, and Senator Jack Hatch talk with reporters late Wednesday afternoon (2/27/13) after their meeting with Governor Branstad on measures to help 150,000 uninsured Iowans. Learn more at http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/we-wont-give-up-on-this-opportunity-to-take-a-major-step-forward-for-iowa/

Orascom #4: Why Governor Branstad needs to address this issue

Title: Orascom #4: Why Governor Branstad needs to address this issue
Runtime: 1:59
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: On Feb. 25, 2013, Senator Joe Bolkcom, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, discussed the state and local incentives given to the ORASCOM corporation.

"Your real challenge is that you wasted a quarter billion dollars in state and local taxpayer money. Governor Branstad, until you figure out that you made that mistake, and fix it, your administration risks throwing more money at sharp corporate lawyers from around the world."

More at: http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/orascom-4-why-governor-branstad-needs-to-address-this-issue/

More info: http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/orascom-3-iowa-cant-lose-then-gives-the-company-250-million-because-why/

Orascom #3: Iowa can't lose, then gives company $250 million because why?

Title: Orascom #3: Iowa can't lose, then gives company $250 million because why?
Runtime: 4:41
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: On Feb. 20, 2013, Senator Joe Bolkcom, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, discussed the state and local incentives given to the ORASCOM corporation.

"The total federal, local and state subsidy of ORASCOM's fertilizer plant, that is going to bring 165 jobs to the state, is almost $550 million dollars, more than a third of the cost of building the plant."

More info: http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/orascom-3-iowa-cant-lose-then-gives-the-company-250-million-because-why/

Orascom #2: Iowa's $300 million advantage from the get-go

Title: Orascom #2: Iowa's $300 million advantage from the get-go
Runtime: 3:04
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Iowa Senator Joe Bolkcom, chair of the Ways and Means Committee: "But to understand why Orascom is the worst Iowa deal ever, you only need to understand one number.
That number is $300 million. 300 hundred million dollars. Iowa had a $300 million advantage over Illinois before Governor Branstad put a single state tax dollar or a single local tax dollar on the table."

Orascom #1: Tax credits sometimes make sense. The Orascom deal did not.

Title: Orascom #1: Tax credits sometimes make sense. The Orascom deal did not.
Runtime: 3:24
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Iowa Senate Ways and Means Committee chair Joe Bolkcom:

"Let's consider Governor Branstad's decision to give more than 200 million dollars in state and local tax credits and tax incentives to the Orascom Corporation. I think that decision was the worst economic development decision in state history....the worst economic development decision in state history. And I thought that before last week's news that the feds are suing Orascom for lying about a $332 million contract."

More at: http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/orascom-1-tax-credits-sometimes-make-sense-the-orascom-deal-did-not/

What's up with biased telecommunications RFPs

Title: What's up with biased telecommunications RFPs
Runtime: 3:51
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Senator McCoy discussed the article from Des Moines Register on purchasing problems

Rebuttal of House Republican talking points against Medicaid expansion

Title: Rebuttal of House Republican talking points against Medicaid expansion
Runtime: 15:51
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Rebuttal of House Republican talking points against Medicaid expansion

Title: Iowa students describe STEM projects
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Cedar Falls students descript the science and technology project they brought to the Iowa Statehouse.

Steve Chapman, President of Ruan Transportation, on growing Iowa's economy

Title: Steve Chapman, President of Ruan Transportation, on growing Iowa's economy
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Steve Chapman, Chair of the Board of the United Way of Central Iowa and President of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, describes how significant the skilled worker shortage is now in Iowa.

Rob Denson, President of DMACC: Two third of job seekers couldn't even read 8th grade level

Title: Rob Denson, President of DMACC: Two third of job seekers couldn't even read 8th grade level
Runtime: 1:15
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Rob Denson, President of DMACC, indicates the reason why DMACC needs more support for providing basic education programs to Iowans and bring individuals into good jobs.

DMACC Pres. Rob Denson: Iowa has good jobs, needs more skilled workers.

Title: DMACC Pres. Rob Denson: Iowa has good jobs, needs more skilled workers.
Runtime: 1:33
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Rob Denson, President of DMACC, urges putting politics aside and supporting community college efforts to provide training programs to Iowans so they can fill available jobs.

Title: Keep wrestling in the Olympics
Runtime: 3:04
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Comment on the International Olympic Committee's decision to cut wrestling from 2020 Olympics.

Title: "My daughter needs Medicaid expansion."
Runtime: 7:11
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Lou Ann Burkle of Des Moines describes why her daughter needs Medicaid Expansion

Sen. Schoenjahn welcomes Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education to the Iowa Senate.

Title: Sen. Schoenjahn welcomes Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education to the Iowa Senate.
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Sen. Schoenjahn of Fayette introduces the faculty and students of Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

Senator Brase welcomes Muscatine's winning swim team to the Iowa Senate

Title: Senator Brase welcomes Muscatine's winning swim team to the Iowa Senate
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Sen. Brase of Muscatine introduces the coach and the members of the Muscatine swimming team that won their 3rd consecutive state boys swimming title to the Iowa Senate.

Iowa Passenger rail project is tremendous boon to freight capacity

Title: Iowa Passenger rail project is tremendous boon to freight capacity
Runtime: 15:45
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Flanked by Iowa railroad engineers, Senator Matt McCoy of Des Moines; Jeff Kurtz of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and Dan Sabin,
President of Iowa Northern Railway Company, explain why the so-called Iowa passenger rail project is also the biggest investment in Iowa's freight capacity in years. More at http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/investing-in-iowa-passenger-rail-will-help-iowa-freight-rail/

Iowa Senate begins consideration of Medicaid Expansion

Title: Iowa Senate begins consideration of Medicaid Expansion
Runtime: 1:15:26
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: On February 11, 2013, the Iowa Senate held the first subcommittee meeting on Senate File 71, Medicaid expansion. The members of the subcommittee of the Senate Human Resources Committee are Senate President Pam Jochum, Sen. Jack Hatch, and Sen. Nancy Boettger.

Pres. Jochum: first subcommittee on Medicaid Expansion

Title: Pres. Jochum: first subcommittee on Medicaid Expansion
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: First subcommittee on Medicaid Expansion begins on February 11 to make sure that more Iowans are insured and make Iowa become a much healthier state.

Title: Put Iowa First in state purchasing
Runtime: 2:04
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Senate Democratic Leaders today announced an effort to change the State of Iowa's purchasing procedures to put Iowa small businesses first when it comes to state purchasing. http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/put-iowa-first-iwhen-it-comes-to-state-purchasing/

Tax cuts for families and small businesses

Title: Tax cuts for families and small businesses
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: President Pam Jochum describes tax cuts for small businesses and families that the Iowa Senate approved this week. The legislation was later approved by the Iowa House.

Senator Hart discusses education ideas with Clinton students

Title: Senator Hart discusses education ideas with Clinton students
Runtime: 2:40
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Senator Hart discusses education ideas at the Iowa Statehouse with Clinton High School students. From left to right, Nick Beckwith, Senator Hart, Yamsi Marla, and Rohan Aggarwal.

More Governors are supporting Medicaid Expansion

Title: More Governors are supporting Medicaid Expansion
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Judith Solomon of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities on the effects of Medicaid expansion on Iowa. Recorded after she spoke to a joint committee of the Iowa Legislature.

Why Iowa kids will benefit from Medicaid Expansion

Title: Why Iowa kids will benefit from Medicaid Expansion
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Iowa is currently ranked as one of the best states when it comes to children's health care, according to Judith Solomon of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. However, Solomon said that other states could move ahead of our state in this area if we say "no" to the chance to extend affordable health care to 150,000 Iowans.

Why should people who have insurance support Medicaid Expansion?

Title: Why should people who have insurance support Medicaid Expansion?
Runtime: 1:11
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Judith Solomon of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities on the effects of Medicaid expansion on Iowa. Recorded after she spoke to a joint committee of the Iowa Legislature.

Title: Iowa students describe STEM projects
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Cedar Falls students descript the science and technology project they brought to the Iowa Statehouse.

Medicaid Expansion helps rural hospitals

Title: Medicaid Expansion helps rural hospitals
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Judith Solomon of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities on the of Medicaid expansion on Iowa. Recorded after she spoke to a joint committee of the Iowa Legislature.

Why Medicaid Expansion is good for Iowa's budget?

Title: Why Medicaid Expansion is good for Iowa's budget?
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Judith Solomon of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities on the effects of Medicaid expansion on Iowa. Recorded after she spoke to a joint committee of the Iowa Legislature.

Sen. Hart encourages members of the Iowa Senate to visit Clinton

Title: Sen. Hart encourages members of the Iowa Senate to visit Clinton
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Senator Rita Hart talks up Clinton on February 5th, 2013, the day when Clinton leaders hosted a reception for members of the Iowa Legislature.

Pres. Pro Tempore Sodders announces vote for first time

Title: Pres. Pro Tempore Sodders announces vote for first time
Runtime: 0:29
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Senator Steve Sodders of Marshalltown announces the vote for the first time as Iowa Senate President Pro Tempore.

Iowa Senate approves 2nd tax cut; families, helps small businesses, and farmers

Title: Iowa Senate approves 2nd tax cut; families, helps small businesses, and farmers
Runtime: 2:47
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Iowa Senate President Pam Jochum (Dubuque) gives opening remarks on Senate File 106, Iowa's response to federal tax changes. http://www.senate.iowa.gov/democrats/iowa-response-to-federal-tax-changes/

Quick action is needed to avoid delays in filing and refunds. The tax cut offered by Senate Democrats will prevent a cut in the Iowa Earned Income Tax Credit through 2017. It also makes permanent child and dependent care tax credits for expenses of up to $3000 for one child and $6000 for two or more. Also, the student loan interest deduction is made permanent. The deduction of up to $250 of out-of-pocket expenses by Iowa teachers is extended for another two years. Another provision would provide a nearly $20 million boost to the Iowa economy by allowing small businesses and farmers to immediately write off up to $500,000 in new equipment, rather than spreading that deduction over several years through depreciation,"

Scott Burgmeyer: Community colleges' training programs bridge our workers' skill gap

Title: Scott Burgmeyer: Community colleges' training programs bridge our workers' skill gap
Runtime: 1:41
Date posted: 14 years ago
Description: Scott Burgmeyer, Continuous Improvement Manager at Bridgestone describes how community colleges help his company recruit skilled workers.

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