Senate Democrats Block Confirmation of Iowa HHS Director Larry Johnson

Senate Democrats block confirmation of Iowa HHS Director Larry Johnson

Iowa Senate blocks confirmation of Larry Johnson as director of Health and Human Services

Iowa Senate Democrats voted against confirming Gov. Kim Reynolds' pick to lead the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, citing transparency concerns.

Iowa Senate Democrats vote against HHS director’s confirmation

Iowa Senate Democrats voted against the confirmation of Iowa Health and Human Services Director Larry Johnson on Tuesday.

Iowa Senate rejects Health and Human Services leader’s nomination

Larry Johnson’s appointment as director of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services was rejected Tuesday by the Iowa Senate.

Senate fails to confirm governor's pick to lead Iowa HHS

The governor’s choice to lead the largest agency in state government may not be able to remain director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Larry Johnson’s nomination fell seven votes short of the 34 “yes” votes needed for confirmation today, but the Senate’s Republican leader has used a parliamentary move that could allow […]

Senate fails to confirm governor’s choice to lead key state agency

(Radio Iowa) – The governor’s choice to lead the largest agency in state government may not be able to remain director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Larry Johnson’s nomination fell seven votes short of the 34 “yes” votes needed for confirmation today, but the Senate’s Republican leader has used a parliamentary move that could allow a re-vote in the future. Johnson has been interim director of the agency since last October after…