Posts Tagged ‘Kirsten Running-Marquardt’
Author: deanfiihr Published: December 9th, 2011
Iowans looking for work won a big victory today when a district court ruled Governor Terry Branstad’s veto closing down 36 workforce centers across Iowa was unconstitutional.
“After working together across party lines last session to make sure Iowans who need help finding a job could get it, I’m pleased the court overturned Governor Branstad’s veto which shut down 36 workforce centers, including the one in Iowa City,” said Rep. Dave Jacoby, D-Coralville, who was a plaintiff in the lawsuit challenging the veto.
“In tough economic times when too many Iowans are out of work, the Governor made the wrong decision to make it more difficult for them to find a job. Many Iowans need help learning new skills to land a good-paying job and small businesses in communities across Iowa rely on these centers to find Iowa workers,” added Rep. Kirsten Running-Marquardt, who also joined the lawsuit. “It’s time to work together to strengthen our economy and help the middle class.”
During the 2011 legislative session, Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature worked together to ensure Workforce Development field offices were adequately funded and language was included in Senate File 517 directing Iowa Workforce Development to keep their current offices open. Governor Branstad ignored the bi-partisan work of the Legislature and vetoed funding for the centers and requirements that they remain open. After a lawsuit was filed challenging the veto in Polk County District Court, a judge today overturned the Governor’s veto and ruled it unconstitutional. State Rep. Bruce Hunter, D-Des Moines, also joined the suit.
Tags: Bruce Hunter, Dave Jacoby, Iowa Workforce Centers, iowa workforce development, job seekers, Kirsten Running-Marquardt, unemployment, workforce office
Category 2011 Session Information, Featured, Jobs & Economy, Recent News |
Author: deanfiihr Published: November 3rd, 2011
State Representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt of Cedar Rapids has been selected by her colleagues to serve as an Assistant Democratic Leader in the Iowa House of Representatives for the 2012 legislative session.
“Rep. Running-Marquardt will be a great addition to the leadership team in the House and I know she will make sure the hardworking people of Cedar Rapids have a strong voice at the State Capitol,” said House Democratic Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy of Des Moines. “Her fresh perspective, hard work ethic and strong leadership abilities are a great asset to our caucus as we work to strengthen our economy and create good-paying jobs.”
“I look forward to serving in this new leadership role and keeping the House focused on issues important to middle class families like jobs, quality education, and affordable health care,” said Running-Marquardt.
In addition to her leadership role, Rep. Running-Marquardt will serve on the Administration & Rules, Appropriations, Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa, Labor, and Local Government House Committees.
The 2012 Legislative Session starts on Monday, January 9th.
Tags: Kirsten Running-Marquardt
Category 2012 Session Information, Recent News |
Author: deanfiihr Published: December 10th, 2010
House Democrats Appoint Budget Team
House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy and Assistant Democratic Leaders Ako Abdul-Samad, Mary Mascher, Mark Smith, and Sharon Steckman today announced their budget team for the 2011 legislative session. State Representative Tyler Olson of Cedar Rapids will be the lead Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee.
In addition to Rep. Olson, the following members will serve as the Ranking Member of the appropriations subcommittees:
- Administration & Regulation: Rep. Mary Gaskill
- Agriculture & Natural Resources: Rep-elect Chris Hall
- Economic Development: Rep. Kirsten Running-Marquardt
- Education: Rep. Cindy Winckler
- Health & Human Services: Rep. Lisa Heddens
- Justice Systems: Rep. Todd Taylor
- Transportation, Infrastructure & Capitals: Rep. Dennis Cohoon
Tags: Ako Abdul-Samad, Budget Subcommittees, chris hall, Cindy Winckler, Dennis Cohoon, Kevin McCarthy, Kirsten Running-Marquardt, Lisa Heddens, mark smith, Mary Gaskill, mary mascher, Ranking Members, Sharon Steckman, Todd Taylor
Category 2011 Session Information, Featured, Recent News |
Author: deanfiihr Published: January 7th, 2010
In the heart of the Czech Village, State Representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt of Cedar Rapids took the oath of office on Wednesday to serve the people of District 33 in the Iowa House of Representatives. The 2010 session of the Iowa Legislature opens on Monday, January 11.”I’m deeply humbled by the support and trust from the people of the Cedar Rapids. As state representative, my top priority is to help our community rebuild from the floods of 2008 and create good-paying jobs for middle class families,” said Running-Marquardt, who grew up and is raising her family in Cedar Rapids.
Running-Marquardt was sworn-in by State Senator Bob Dvorsky, who serves Linn and Johnson Counties. She was elected on November 24th in a special election to replace Dick Taylor, who resigned the post. (more…)
Tags: Cedar Rapids, Flood Recovery, Kirsten Running-Marquardt, Loebsack
Category Candidates 2011 |
Author: deanfiihr Published: October 30th, 2009
After being selected at a special Democratic nomination convention on Wednesday night, Kirsten Running-Marquardt pledged to be a strong voice for the people of Cedar Rapids.
“After the devastating 2008 flood, Cedar Rapids has the opportunity to come back better than ever and I’m excited to be a part of the future of Cedar Rapids. Our community is grateful for the support from the Iowa Legislature for recovery initiatives like IJOBS, unmet needs assistance, and Jumpstart programs. However, we know there is more work to do and I will fight for continued support to give flood survivors the help, dignity and respect they deserve. We need smart flood recovery and prevention, which includes hiring Cedar Rapids workers to rebuild our community both stronger and safer while coordinating state level incentives for better watershed management upstream,” said Running-Marquardt.
Kirsten was born and raised on the west side of Cedar Rapids. She attended Kirkwood Community College and graduated from the University of Iowa. After working for quality, affordable health care as Director of SEIU’s Iowa for Health Care, Running-Marquardt became district representative for Congressman David Loebsack.
“With her work in public service and commitment to family, Kirsten will bring a new perspective to the Iowa House that will benefit Iowans across the state. I know she will work hard to gain the trust and support of the people of Cedar Rapids,” said Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives Pat Murphy.
Running-Marquardt, 32, is also an active member of the Cedar Rapids community. She is married to Coy Marquardt and they have one son, Jack.
The special election for House District 33 will be on Tuesday, November 24.
Tags: Cedar Rapids Special Election, Cedar Rapids State Legislator, Dick Taylor, District 33, Iowa House of Representatives, Kirsten Running-Marquardt
Category Candidates 2011 |
