The childcare crisis is more than an issue for me. It is my core reason for running for Iowa senate. I’ve been an advocate for state and national childcare policy for 15 years. I have written multiple childcare policy proposals. Iowa lost 1/3 of our childcare programs in the past five years, which doesn’t include …
Iowa’s transgender law is unnecessary and discriminatory. Excluding transgender girls from school sports is denying them the benefits from participating, including physical, social, and emotional well-being as well as self-discipline and teamwork. The most important consideration is every child’s right to equal opportunity in education, including extracurricular activities. “The core values of equal opportunity and inclusion demand …
Ethanol gasoline is meant to address two problems: fuel prices and global warming. Adding ethanol to gasoline is intended to reduce the amount of fossil fuels we use in order to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles, which is a significant contributor to global warming. Ethanol is also cheaper to produce, so it lowers the price …
The right to choose is a personal issue for me. I have a close family member with a chronic health condition that would have killed her and the fetus if she did not have access to a safe, medical abortion. There are so many reasons why a woman may choose to have an abortion, and …
The Iowa legislative session has passed its 100th day and our legislators cannot adjourn and return to their homes because of Kim Reynolds. Governor Reynolds refuses to sign any budget bills without the school vouchers that will further gut our public schools. She is abusing her power to push an agenda that members of her own …
I’m Deb VanderGaast. I’m a nurse and a childcare director, and I’m running for Iowa Senate District 41 to make Iowa a great place to live, work and raise a family and to make Iowa schools the best in the nation again. To help you understand better who I am, I’d like to introduce you to my …
I’m looking forward to being part of the Iowa Senate Democrats that are proposing solutions to the maternal health crisis and will to help babies, parents and hospitals increase positive outcomes. The group of bills includes extending the amount of time birth parents and babies can access Medicaid insurance. Iowa Starting Line: Senate Dems Unveil …
My supporters are awesome. I asked for ideas to name & brand my campaign. @dbsiowa on Twitter nailed it. “Deb Cares for Iowa” It captures my story & my reason for running. I’m a child CARE provider. I’m a nurse & I CARE for patients. I’m an advocate & I CARE for families and people …
I am often asked why I decided to run for office. It is a bit of a long story, but I feel like my life has always been moving me toward this moment. I hope you’ll take a moment to read on and learn what drives my passion and desire to serve. I am a …
