Rep. Jennifer Konfrst
@KonfrstForHouse
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Educator. Mom. State Rep. Fighting for the future of Iowa. All about people, not politics. Honored to lead @iowahousedems .
Windsor Heights, IA
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Hearing the Governor claim
@POTUS
is giving away tax breaks to millionaires on the day she did just that is, well, something.
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Final Count from
#ialegis
Voucher Public Hearing:
NO Vouchers: 73% (1,214 Iowans)
Pro Voucher: 27% (442 Iowans)
Iowans Choose Public Schools
#WeChoosePublicSchools
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I am so proud of the
@iowahousedems
family. Tonight we stood tall for all Iowa kids. And tomorrow? We’ll do the same. We will never turn our backs on Iowa kids.
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Still processing the lifting of COVID safety measures for no good reason. But the idea that “if you don’t feel safe stay home” is particularly offensive. Not staying home isn’t a choice for many Iowa workers, caregivers, and school kids/staff.
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So we’re like 30 seconds in to the Reynolds speech and it’s clear the unity portion of the evening is over.
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Welcome to HD43
@BetoORourke
! Thanks for making West Des Moines one of your stops on your tour today.
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Everyone deserves the right to decide when to start a family. Today's ruling is a step backwards for Iowa. Like a large majority of Iowans, I believe in reproductive freedom. I will continue to fight like hell to ensure every family has access to safe, legal abortion.
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The Governor claiming
@POTUS
wants to take us back to the 1980s when she and her party are trying to get us back to the 1950s…
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It’s time for Iowa to have a governor who puts the needs of all Iowans first. We need a fresh start. We need a new Governor.
Let’s do this,
@DeidreDeJear
.
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A reminder to trans kids today: you aren’t alone. You are seen. And you belong just as you are. You, my friends, are so, so loved.
Thank you
@KonfrstForHouse
.
“For those of you who are watching, despite what you’ll see in a few moments, you are seen, you are loved, you are valued and you belong just as you are.”
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Can confirm. School vouchers starve public schools - the schools that serve every kid, in every part of the state - to boost private schools that pick and choose students in fewer than 1/2 of Iowa’s counties.
Iowans see through this scheme. And they’ll remember next November.
A packed room in Cresco, IA tonight. Let me tell y’all something…school vouchers are not popular with folks.
#DirtRoadDemocrats
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Devastating. Infuriating. Out of touch. Heartbreaking.
Vote.
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My daughter’s first caucus was tagging along with me when we first caucused for
@BarackObama
in 2008. This year she’ll vote for the first time for someone on this list: her mom. Thank you, Mr. President.
Today I’m proud to endorse such a wide and impressive array of Democratic candidates – leaders as diverse, patriotic, and big-hearted as the America they’re running to represent:
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I heard from a small business owner this morning. With restrictions lifted, she lost customers today because she continues to follow science & enforce common sense guidelines. Leadership matters. So does a lack of leadership. Some small business plan this is.
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Iowa is one of two states with negative income growth.
Kids in mental health crisis have to go to other states to get care.
We have the second-highest cancer rate in the nation.
But, do go on about spending time and money to fight rules designed to protect kids.
New from
@n_hytrek
: At the urging of Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa has joined a suit against the US Department of Education because of new federal rules to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination.
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You are paying for rich families’ kids to go to private school while your neighborhood school has fewer resources.
In 144 districts, property taxes will go up to pay the difference.
The voucher scheme is a win for special interests while the rest of us foot the bill.
Nearly $180 million in tax dollars has been set aside for vouchers during the 2024-2025 school year. That’s $50 million more than was initially projected.
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Iowans want us to focus on the real issues facing our teachers and students today. Taking more money away from public schools hurts Iowa's kids. Iowa Democrats will always put our kids in public schools first. It’s people over politics.
#ialegis
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The real tragedy is a teenager has died, Governor. The real tragedy is two teenagers were injured. I can’t even believe that needs to be said.
Reynolds weighs in on ‘real tragedy’ of fatal East High shooting.
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Iowans are exhausted with politics today & Kim Reynolds’ new tv ad is exactly why. Instead of being honest with Iowans about her wildly unpopular plans to ban all abortion & use vouchers to strip away money from public schools, 1/2
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Official
#ialegis
House Public Hearing #'s on
#IAGOP
abortion ban bill in special session today:
96% AGAINST (1025)
4% FOR (37)
#PeopleOverPolitics
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“She does what the national Republicans want her to do, whether or not it's in the best interest of Iowans. …that's who she's answering to, and that's who she leads for.”
via
@DMRegister
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This isn't over. We can stop vouchers in
#ialegis
to keep public $$ in public schools.
Sign this petition and learn 4 quick things you can do to make sure lawmakers know where you stand!
#wechoosepublicschools
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All Iowa kids deserve a chance at a great education. That means supporting public schools, not siphoning money away from all kids for the benefit of a few. Vouchers are bad for Iowa kids.
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Iowans are exhausted and fed up with politicians interfering in deeply personal decisions.
Governor Reynolds and GOP lawmakers will not stop until there is a complete abortion ban in Iowa. It’s just politics for them and they’ve forgotten about how this will impact Iowans.
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It’s an honor to lead this team of fierce fighters for Iowans - and to grow this caucus! Let’s get to work.
Congratulations to
@KonfrstForHouse
, elected to be the new Iowa House Democratic Leader tonight. Rep. Jennifer Konfrst is the first woman to lead the
@iowahousedems
and leads the only majority-female caucus at the State Capitol.
#ialegis
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Iowans are tired of politics as usual. Frankly, so am I. Iowans want us to get things done. I am proud to announce our People Over Politics agenda, focused on the issues Iowans care about most. Each of these has strong majority support among Iowans. Let’s get to work!
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I’m honored to have been elected to serve in this role. We have a lot of work to do and I’m ready to move our state forward on behalf of all Iowans
@KonfrstForHouse
was elected today to serve as the Iowa House Democrat's Minority Whip.
#ialegis
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I’m proud to have been sworn in for a second term today. Flowers from mom made the day even brighter. 🌸 It’s the honor of my life to serve.
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I’m proud to have voted against the AEA attacks today - something my constituents overwhelmingly asked me to do. Because I work for them. Not the Governor.
All
@iowahousedems
also voted no, listening to Iowans.
They can rush it through if they want. Iowans will remember.
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Iowans: We need better mental health services, child care, lower costs, and great schools.
Governor: How about this instead?
#OutOfTouch
#AlwaysPlayingPolitics
Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill that would define the words “sex,” “man” and “woman” in state law, requiring changes to the way the government collects public health data, issues birth certificates and drivers’ licenses and more
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Parent
@jazfitz
on vouchers: my special needs son and other children like him will have no “choice” to attend a private school – because privates will choose not to accept him and his specialized needs
#wechoosepublicschools
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And Iowans sent a clear message to
#ialegis
lawmakers:
73% - NO Vouchers
27% - Pro Vouchers
#wechoosepublicschools
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Not all lawmakers approved
Iowa lawmakers approve deer hunting with semi-automatic rifles
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Throughout the weekend, I felt sad, scared, devastated, & frustrated about the IA Supreme Court decision. All of the things to feel when we lose a fundamental right and bodily autonomy for women in Iowa. But today? Today I am mad & ready to fight like hell to do better for Iowa.
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How is it possible to be unaware that thousands of your constituents are striking? How can a U.S. Senator be so out of touch?
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A sold-out crowd. An amazing speech from
@JohnFetterman
. A remarkable evening of fired up Democrats ready to build back. Well done,
@iowademocrats
!
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Public school kids deserve the same state investment given to private schools. That’s why I voted to invest $300 million in half a million public school kids next year, the same amount the Governor gave to 36,000 kids in private schools.
#ialegis
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Today’s ruling from the Iowa Supreme Court means Iowans still have the reproductive freedom they want and deserve. (1/6)
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I’m still struggling with this. How - HOW - is it possible that millions of dollars went to a company that isn’t (can’t?) keep track of results? It’s infuriating and unacceptable.
Iowa can’t specifically track the number of positive, negative, or inconclusive tests performed by TestIowa, according to data received through a public records request.
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I’m proud that my first vote in the Iowa House was in favor of counting the legally-cast votes of 29 Iowans.
#CountEveryVote
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I’m looking forward to working with
@RitaHartIA
and the
@iowademocrats
as we grow this party. Proud to be part of a party that puts people over politics.
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Important point. It wasn’t enough to start the cruelty in July. They want kids to get kicked off of teams TODAY. In a state where this isn’t an issue. The cruelty is the point.
This bill is "effective immediately," compared to most bills which go into effect on July 1. The consequence is that rather than being allowed to finish the spring season, these athletes will immediately be torn away from their teammates. The cruelty is the point.
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Correct. *School voucher* bill lacks support inside the Capitol and among Iowans. So let’s move on, pass the budgets, and adjourn.
Private school scholarship bill lacks support with end of session near
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Reproductive freedom is worth fighting for. This isn’t over.
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“Not one child will receive fewer special Ed services because of this legislation,” we were told when we raised concerns.
How is that possible with almost 500 fewer AEA staff, many of whom provide those services?
The consequences of this terrible law are just starting.
The number of Iowa AEA employees who have retired or resigned since the start of the year has risen to nearly 500.
Every AEA has seen at least 10% of its staff leave, and two have lost 20% or more.
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Let’s go,
@DeidreDeJear
!
Congratulations to
@DeidreDeJear
—the first Black woman in Iowa history to be a major party nominee for governor!
Deidre has spent her life serving her community, and she’s running to be their champion in Des Moines.
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Great news in IA-03!
I’m Lanon Baccam, a combat veteran who was born and raised in rural Iowa. I’m running for Congress in Iowa’s 3rd district.
Join me:
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Iowans are proud of our public schools and tired of politics. They don’t care about a new
#ialegis
committee to consider bad ideas like vouchers, banning books, or jailing teachers. We stand with Iowans to support public schools & stop vouchers.
#PeopleOverPolitics
New from
@Rushthewriter
: Iowa House Republicans announced today the creation of a new Education Reform Committee, designed to deal "with bills containing significant reforms to our educational system."
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The same teachers who were accused by a Republican leader of having a “sinister agenda” yesterday? The same teachers who are exhausted, but still there for kids every day? The same teachers who can’t be trusted to teach without politicians interfering?
As a means of saying TY —and to help retain our educators—I’m announcing tonight that we’ll use federal ESSR funds to award a $1,000 retention bonus to teachers who stayed on the job through the pandemic and who will continue teaching next year. Your work is essential!
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I’m seeing lots of tweets about districts “defying” orders, but what I see is districts following the science and putting students, teachers, and staff first. That’s their job. They know their districts best.
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Well- it’s official! I am running for re-election to the Iowa House in 2024! I am proud to lead the IA House Dems and am working around the clock to build our Democratic coalition, but I am going to need your help. Can I count on your support today??
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The fact that women are only free when they can decide their own reproductive futures is core to who I am as a person & a leader. As our rights are being threatened,
@Josh_Mandelbaum
stood firm to find a way to protect women in Des Moines. That’s leadership. Vote Josh for Mayor.
When I say I'm the only candidate in this race who stood up for reproductive freedom – don't just take my word for it.
Thanks for issuing this important statement
@ppadvocatesia
. Proud to stand with you in this fight.
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…she is using lies & race to divide us for her own political gain. It’s a disgrace.
Iowans deserve more from Reynolds and their elected officials. It’s time to put people over politics. 2/2
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During debate, we were criticized for saying this issue was political. Someone ought to tell the Governor then, because she has politicized this since the beginning and did again last night. AEAs aren't failing students. Just ask Iowans.
As soon as we passed HF2612 with bipartisan opposition shots fired on our AEA employees by our governor.
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Fix Iowa's child care crisis? Nope.
Fix Iowa's housing shortage? Nah.
Listen to Iowans? Not a chance.
Take away civil rights from Iowans? Republicans are ON IT.
While Democrats are fighting to tackle real issues, Republicans play politics. Again.
#PeopleOverPolitics
Packed committee room ahead of a 12 pm subcommittee hearing on a bill that would change the way transgender Iowans are protected under the Iowa Civil Rights Act.
#ialegis
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I’m honored by this opportunity and looking forward to continuing our important work
Congrats to Rep. Jennifer Konfrst for being elected as an Assistant Minority Leader for the 2020 session! As a first term legislator,
@KonfrstForHouse
brings a fresh voice and new ideas to the Iowa House.
#ialegis
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Marcie Morrison, daughter of former
@IowaRegents
chair Marvin Pomerantz, doubted her father, a highly respected Republican, would approve of
@IAgovernor
ignoring the majority of Iowans who oppose vouchers
#WeChoosePublicSchools
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"We are going to fight like hell to ensure that Iowa women have the opportunity to make their decisions, that Iowa women don’t die and that we ensure that Iowa women remain in control of their own bodies."
#PeopleOverPolitics
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Frustrating, but not surprised. Another $179 million of our tax dollars headed to private schools this year and tuition will go up again.....
#PeopleOverPolitics
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“If Democrats can retake the Iowa House, the people responsible for this debacle will be called to sit in front of microphones and cameras to answer these and many, many more questions.” Let’s bring accountability back to the statehouse.
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Like clockwork.
Clockwork to present policy that damages our state's reputation, distracts from the real issues Iowans are facing, has no real purpose, and is peak politics.
It's why Iowans are so sick of politics.
To be clear, this is not a piece of legislation that will actually help anyone. This is what the Governor does any time her policy priorities are faltering: she attacks trans people to rally her base. Since her AEA bill is a disaster, she's bringing out the greatest hits.
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Iowa taxpayers should not be footing the bill for this. Our tax dollars should stay in Iowa for Iowans.
Iowa troopers are going to the border at 'no cost to Texas,’ agreements signed by the two states say
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Thankful for this day ten years ago, when I was given the gift of renewed sight from a donor cornea transplant. I’ll never be able to fully express my gratitude for this gift, but will spend my life pushing for organ and tissue donation to try.
@iowadonor
@IALionsEyeBank
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After more than 2 years, two vaccines and a booster, COVID finally broke through and got to me. I’m resting at home for the 5 day quarantine period while monitoring happenings in the House regularly. Not great timing, but not everything happens according to plan.
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So excited to support my friend
@DeidreDeJear
as she fights to bring common sense back to the Governor’s office!
I'm honored to be endorsed by Iowa House Democratic Leader
@KonfrstForHouse
! She's dedicated her career to service to others, from teaching to serving in the legislature, Jennifer is a proven leader, and I'm proud to have her on our team!
#WorthTheWork
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Iowa House Democrats are committed to putting people over politics, to listen to voters who feel unheard, and to lead with Iowa values. I’m so honored to lead this team.
@iowahousedems
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As I've said to the business community several times over the last few years, worker shortages don't happen in a vacuum. We need to make Iowa a welcoming state & the Governor/legislative republicans have passed bill after bill that drive people away & keep new workers out.
Worker shortages top concern for Iowa's largest employers, survey shows
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My initial, raw thoughts. Iowans deserve so much better.
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1st half of
#ialegis
is done & it's been tough for so many. Too much division/politics instead of ideas to help Iowans. Time to work together + make 2nd half of session about PEOPLE
#PeopleOverPolitics
#ialegis
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To the 58% of Iowans who oppose HJR5, ensuring Iowa women don’t have the right to make their own health care decisions,
@iowahousedems
are united with you. Women, you are seen, valued, and trusted.
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I am angry. I am scared. And I’m ready to fight back.
Everyone deserves the right to make their own health care decisions, especially when it comes to reproductive health care. These decisions do not belong in the hands of politicians.
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The
@iowahousedems
family is full of fierce and passionate fighters for kids, teachers, and public schools. And our Education Committee members are the best. Long after the gavel fell today, they’re still at the statehouse standing together for all Iowa kids.
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As has happened several times this session,
@iowahousedems
identified problems with legislation on the floor and Republicans ignored the concerns and passed the bill anyway. Sounds like politics are more important to them than policy that affects people.
Oops! House GOP seeks to fix 'oversight' in how schools can spend millions from AEA law
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I proudly cast my first vote - in my very baggy ‘90s clothes - in June 1992. I’ve proudly voted regularly since then, whether by absentee or in-person, depending on life’s circumstances. Today I’ll proudly stand up to fight against efforts that make it harder for Iowans to vote.
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I’ve been a women’s basketball fan for a long time, and happily buy the WBNA league pass. Women’s basketball is tough, scrappy, exciting - and now with 100% more Caitlin Clark! It’s going to be a great summer.
Yes, you should get the WNBA League Pass.
Look at these Caitlin Clark shots!
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I was leaving the Capitol this afternoon and was stopped in my tracks by the beautiful choir in the rotunda and the sight of this tree. I’m so honored to serve in this remarkable place.
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Thanks to
@WDMDemocrats
for hosting a voter registration drive today at Jaycee Park in West Des Moines. I was glad to join my colleague & friend
@SarahforIowa
and the great volunteers. They’re there until 7 - go get registered!
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Oof. It’s been a rough few weeks at the statehouse, with more on the way. If you’re frustrated, sad, or angry about what’s happening at the Capitol, I invite you to channel that toward rebuilding and winning this fall. Thanks for considering a contribution
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It absolutely isn’t dead. Keep up the pressure and keep telling your stories!
Meanwhile, every day the legislature doesn’t cut local AEA services to centralize power in Des Moines - because an out of state consultant suggested it - is a good day for Iowa kids.
“Grassley said he wants a “reset” in the conversation around the bill but thinks House Republicans can preserve a number of the provisions in Reynolds’ proposal.”
Sooo… they’re waiting to see what the Senate sends over. The bill isn’t dead
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The first deadline of the Legislative Session has ended, and Iowans are more frustrated with politics than ever. I’m disappointed that bills that play politics have taken to time from bills designed to help people.
#PeopleOverPolitics
#ialegis
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When Iowa schools were closed because of the
#coronavirus
pandemic, Iowa announced 4 new cases for a total of 22 statewide. Today, Iowa broke a DAILY record with 879 positive cases. Why was remote learning encouraged then but not now?
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says Iowa schools must prioritize in-person learning in coming school year
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It seems “can’t” really means “won’t” here.
Iowa’s House speaker said he can’t make lawmakers wear masks — but he did enforce a ban on jeans
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Viruses don’t recognize political boundaries like county lines.
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I was proud to stand against this legislation that acts against the will of the people. I was proud to stand for Iowa women. And I am exceptionally proud to lead this
@iowahousedems
team. For the next 483 days, we will not let Iowans forget who stood with them - and who did not.
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I couldn't sleep last night and looked outside to see public works crews busily clearing streets for the morning commute. THANK YOU to everyone who is working to clear our streets, keep us safe, collect our garbage, and keep us warm and healthy!
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Emma is special ed teacher
@Dmschools
: oppose vouchers because students I have the privilege of working with each day are not always welcome at the private schools that would receive public money
#ialegis
#wechoosepublicschools
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I’m thrilled to endorse
@CoryBooker
for President of the United States because he has the heart, fight, and plans to unite our country and help lift up working families. I hope you will join me.
#iacaucus
#Cory2020
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I’m thrilled to be starting year 9 teaching at
@DrakeUniversity
today. And any day that starts with a visit by
@DrakeUGriff
is a good one. Let’s have a great year, Bulldogs!
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Always inspiring to hear from
@DeidreDeJear
- Iowa’s next governor! A great event of unity and enthusiasm tonight as Western Suburbs Democrats got together - we’re on the doors and working hard!
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Proud Bulldog, as always. Our students will be best prepared to enter the workforce and change the world as critical thinkers ready to lead.
Drake University expands DEI programs as public universities shrink theirs
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A win for the huge majority of Iowans who support reproductive freedom.
Abortion is legal again in Iowa.
#PeopleOverPolitics
#Breaking
: Polk County District Court judge issues temporary injunction blocking enforcement of new abortion restrictions signed into law Friday by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, but says the Iowa Board of Medicine can go ahead with rulemaking.
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Love these two! Each casting their first votes for president and voting for mom, too. Thank you
@elliekonfrst13
&
@JamesKonfrst
!
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Campaign puppy Clark was so excited to hear it’s
#NationalDogsInPoliticsDay
(thanks, Checkers Nixon!) that he made his own confetti with a book during one of mom’s Zoom calls. 🤦🏼♀️
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Who could have predicted this? Oh,
@iowahousedems
did.
Vouchers are a bad deal for Iowans.
#PeopleOverPolitics
Vouchers in Iowa pushed private school tuition prices higher.
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The overnight shift deserved a little extra coffee tonight since they have a bonus hour on the line.
@iowahousedems
will stand with our
@UAW
brothers and sisters as long as it takes.
#Solidarity
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These are questions that should have been answered before the bill passed. But we will continue to ask until we have the answers Iowans deserve.
More questions on using taxpayer $$ to help Iowans pay for private school:
-What about kids who don’t get accepted to private?
-How much will it cost for a company to oversee this?
Hear response from
@IAGovernor
& from
@KonfrstForHouse
on what Democrats are still fighting for:
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#IAGOP
wants to divert millions away from public schools and funnel it to private schools. School vouchers are bad for Iowa kids, here's why:
Write your legislators now:
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Thank you,
@CoryBooker
, for walking the walk in Iowa and encouraging us to get out the vote. Cory is a friend who leads with love and vision. Follow his lead and VOTE!
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Thanks to the voters of HD43 for the opportunity to return to service at the Capitol. I’m honored by your support!
Democratic incumbent Rep. Jennifer Konfrst re-elected to Iowa House District 43.
#iavotes
#election2020
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I’m humbled and honored by the opportunity to serve the people of HD43. Let’s get to work!
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