Blog

Hatch: Bill provides for all Iowans' 'general welfare'

18 Apr 2012 — 10:47 AM

In Iowa, we respect our elders, care about our neighbors and take action when children are at risk. The Senate put those Iowa values into practice when we approved the Health and Human Services budget.

Senate committee approves health ‘cost containment’ measure

11 Apr 2012 — 08:16 AM

Complicated health bills that leave thousands of Iowans puzzled as to what they are truly being billed for would be tackled under a bill approved by a Senate committee today

Hatch: Obamacare will end 'gender rating' in Iowa

27 Mar 2012 — 02:17 PM

March 23 was the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. For many in elected office, it was a milestone.

Successes and failures of a divided Legislature

19 Mar 2012 — 03:37 PM

Hatch: Senate takes strides to improve Iowa health care

19 Mar 2012 — 12:57 PM

One of the great collaborations in my legislative career has been the reform of our health care system. This year, in a bipartisan vote (32-18), the Senate passed the Mental Health Redesign Bill.

Hatch: U.S. iron, steel should be used for public projects

12 Mar 2012 — 02:17 PM

Whenever tax dollars are spent, they should create jobs here, not overseas.

Budget-cutting has run amok

06 Mar 2012 — 09:14 AM

“There is no reason to cut or eliminate programs unless all you want to do is send a message that you’re trying to cut government.”

Hatch: Legislature pushes health care reform in 5 areas

05 Mar 2012 — 11:07 AM

We must be innovative and work in a bipartisan way when it comes to providing quality, affordable health care. It’s about improved quality of life for Iowans.

Senate to hold public forum on health care exchanges today

01 Mar 2012 — 09:00 AM

The Iowa senate will today hold a public forum on a national directive some say Iowa is ignoring to create a health care exchange.

Hatch: Bill would limit class size

22 Feb 2012 — 09:48 AM

Educators and parents have expressed their desire to keep class sizes in check to better ensure the success of our students. They have my support. Next »