Representative Jennifer Konfrst

Iowans are exhausted and fed up with politics today. Frankly, so am I. With almost 50 days until the election, we know what’s next. TV ads, our mailboxes filling up, and lots of opinions on our Facebook feeds. But here in Iowa, I’m proud of our long history of strong public schools, vibrant communities where…

After a month of overtime, the 2022 Legislative Session finally wrapped up for the year. It was a long, divisive session and we heard a lot of feedback from Iowans. And, while we heard from Iowans on a range of issues, there was a common thread: Iowans are sick and tired of politics. That goes…

The Iowa Legislature is officially in overtime. And there’s no end in sight. The Speaker of the House sent everyone home over a week ago and hasn’t called us back yet. The Iowa Senate brought folks back to the Capitol earlier this week, but they all left before taking any action on the one thing…

Strong public schools have always been the foundation of Iowa values and the heart of communities of all sizes. Over the last two years, educators have been working overtime under tough circumstances to support our kids and make sure they are getting a world-class education. Like many of us, they are also exhausted. Every day,…