Our Childcare Crisis

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 …

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Iowa’s Transgender Athletes

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 …

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Looking forward

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 …

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