Today, Iowa Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, announced her decision to step down as chair of the Senate Human Resources Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDuring the 2019 Iowa Legislative Session I was proud of the work the Human Resources Committee accomplished on a number of important priorities, including improved transparency of prescription drug costs, creating a children\u2019s mental health program, and passing behind the counter birth control through the Senate. I enjoyed working with the House, Senate, and Governor Reynolds to see positive results for Iowans,\u201d said Miller-Meeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSenator Miller-Meeks provided important leadership on the Human Resources Committee,\u201d said Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, R-Ankeny. \u201cI look forward to continuing to work with her on policies to reduce the cost of health care and encourage economic growth in Iowa.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senator Miller-Meeks is stepping down in order to allocate more time to her run for Iowa Congressional District 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senator Whitver named Senator Annette Sweeney, R-Alden, as the new chair of the Human Resources Committee, replacing Senator Miller-Meeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSenator Sweeney is a rising leader in our caucus and she has the experience to navigate the issues in that committee,\u201d said Whitver. \u201cThe work done in Human Resources affects many Iowans and I have full confidence in her leadership of the Human Resources Committee.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cChair of the Human Resources Committee is a challenging position and it is a challenge I am eager to meet,\u201d said Sweeney. \u201cI thank Senator Whitver for his faith in me. My constituents and all Iowans know I will work tirelessly in this job.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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