Iowa House Democrats

05/29/2026

“One of the clinics, one of the big clinics that's closing, is right in the middle of servicing a large part of my district on the south side in Des Moines. And with that, we're seeing family medicine go away. We're seeing OBGYN gynecological services go away,” State Rep. & Doctor Megan Srinivas said.

Health care access and Medicaid funding took center stage in Iowa during a virtual call where lawmakers and advocates warned that recent federal and state polic

05/28/2026

With Iowa facing one of the fastest-growing cancer rates in the country, a new law was signed requiring radon testing in new homes. As State Representative Austin Baeth said, this is a meaningful start but there’s still much more work ahead to address Iowa’s cancer crisis.

05/28/2026

Policies from federal Republican lawmakers could strip coverage from more than 15 million people, put more Iowa hospitals at risk, and raise costs for families across our state.

Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could hit rural hospitals hard. A report says of the 400 hospitals at risk of closing, 3 are in Iowa.

05/28/2026

It's not too late to get your vote in before primary election day on Tuesday, June 2nd! Check out https://iwillvote.com/votinginfo/IA to find your early voting location.

05/26/2026

Today, Iowa took a step forward in fighting cancer as more funding for pediatric cancer research was signed into law.

05/26/2026

How many preschool age children do you know that help lobby and get legislation passed? This one here did 👇🏼

Congrats to Devyn and her parents Brooke Kaas & Scott Kaas and all the other families they brought on board with them these past few years to get the pediatric cancer research funding passed!

Bummed I can’t be in Iowa City today for the bill signing (had to travel the other direction to Des Moines today…) but I’m passing along my smiles and claps for a job well done. Such an exciting day!

Never underestimate the power of your story and advocacy. 

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/22/2026

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05/22/2026

With one of the fastest-rising cancer rates in the country, we need to do everything we can to support Iowans facing cancer and invest in finding solutions. Thank you, State Representative Tracy Ehlert, for speaking out and fighting for the resources and research families need.

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05/22/2026

Congratulations to State Rep. Mary Madison for being named one of Des Moines Business Record's 2026 Women of Influence!

Thank you Des Moines Business Record on your Women of Influence honorees!