DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 14, 2019) — When it comes to a citizen’s Constitutional right to vote, we must ensure every legitimate vote is counted. Unfortunately, a bill that will limit that right has been approved on a party line vote by the Senate State Government Committee.

SF575 could disenfranchise the vote of thousands of Iowans by:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 1, 2019) — Schools serve as a critical partner in ensuring students are healthy and ready to learn. If a student has potential barriers to effective learning, it is important to quickly link them to resources that can help them succeed. Four health screenings — immunizations, dental, vision and blood lead —play a key role in that process.

IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Education is about opportunities. It’s about a better future for Iowans, families, and communities. When the Legislature takes up school funding, I think about how we can create the best opportunities and the brightest future.

That’s why I supported increasing funding by 3 percent for schools next year.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 1, 2019) — In November, Michigan voters approved legal sales of marijuana to adults. The newly elected Governors of both Minnesota and Illinois want to do the same.

Iowa should follow their lead. Marijuana prohibition hasn’t worked and has hurt taxpayers and everyday Iowans.