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ABOUT INFONET

Your elected officials face very difficult choices every day, and the decisions they make affect your life. The people representing you, from the White House and Congress to your state capitol and county courthouse, need to know your story so they can make informed decisions. Now more than ever, it is important for Iowans with disabilities and their family members to take action. That is why the Iowa DD Council created infoNET. 


infoNET (short for information network) provides the information, tools, resources, and opportunities needed to take action on the issues important to you. This network of resources helps advocates with disabilities stay up to date on current issues.

BILL OF THE WEEK

Learn more about a new bill each week that may impact the lives of Iowans with disabilities.

CAPITOL SNAPSHOTS

Watch video updates from the Iowa legislative session.

THIS WEEK AT THE CAPITOL

Read weekly reports from the Iowa Capitol each week during the legislative session.

Check the status of the bills you care about in Bill Tracker, updated daily. 

TRENDING TOPICS

Find resources on some of the hot topics of the day.

TAKE ACTION CENTER

Explore current legislation and contact your representatives about issues that matter to you.

Subscribe to receive updates on legislative policy related to people with disabilities.

POLICY & ISSUE BRIEFS

Explore current legislation and contact your representatives about issues that matter to you.

CAPITOL CHATS

Hear our public policy manager and advocacy consultant talk about the issues you care about.


How You Benefit From infoNET


  • Learn what the Iowa Legislature and U.S. Congress are up to — and what you can do to influence their decisions.
  • Keep tabs on the Iowa governor’s office and state agency initiatives.
  • Get suggestions on how to be more a more effective advocate and make your message more powerful and persuasive.
  • Connect with other advocates using social media, online training, and community conversations.
  • Receive alerts when there are opportunities to bring your issue to the attention of lawmakers and opinion leaders.
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News

November 6, 2024
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Election 2025: Constitutional Amendments The Iowa Constitution guarantees your rights as an Iowa citizen. It is a long process to change the Iowa Constitution. Legislators start the process of changing the constitution by passing the changes twice. Then voters are asked if they want the changes to be made. When you vote this year, you will be asked if you want to make the following changes to the Iowa Constitution:
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