Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls: Tomorrow, November 11, Veterans Day observances will be held across Iowa in towns small and large. We will come together to recognize American service members who have served our state and our country. We …
November 11 is Veterans Day, a time to remember all who have served our country in uniform and defended our freedoms, in times of war and peace. The commitment of Iowans to serve our country has been strong since the Civil War. That’s why the Legislature …
Republicans haven’t shown up to support striking workers for one simple reason: They don’t support them Prepared remarks by Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls at today’s news conference: “This morning, Senator Joe Bolkcom announced that he will not seek …
Senate Democrats vote unanimously for fair, nonpartisan redistricting; Call on Gov. Reynolds to sign legislative maps Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls: Today, the Iowa Legislature approved a non-partisan redistricting plan in a strong, …
“If Republicans vote down the second map, that will be the clearest sign yet that they are rushing to gerrymander Iowa’s legislative map and rig election outcomes in their favor.“ Prepared remarks by State Senator Zach Wahls at Iowa Democratic Leaders’ 10- …
October 15, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Fiscal responsibility, Issues, News releases, Transparency & accountability 0 Response to today’s state revenue estimates by Senator Joe Bolkcom, ranking member, Senate Appropriations Committee: “President Biden and …
October 15, 2021 Senate Staff Ag & Farming, Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Working families 0 Statement by Senator Kevin Kinney, an Oxford farmer and ranking member on the Agriculture Committee “Iowa’s meat processors are a key link in getting food …
Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls DES MOINES—At today’s weekly media availability, Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls of Coralville delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery: “This morning I was proud to join UAW …
IOWA SENATE DEMOCRATS For Immediate Release: 10/5/2021 Breaking with decades of non-partisan redistricting, today Iowa Republicans took a big step closer to rigging Iowa elections Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls: Breaking with decades of non-partisan …
IOWA SENATE DEMOCRATS For Immediate Release: 9/30/2021 Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls: “Let me be clear: There’s no legitimate reason for Legislative Republicans to reject this first map. If Republicans vote down the first map, that is a clear signal …
Iowa Senate News Release For Immediate Release: September 23, 2021 “Iowans overwhelmingly support fair, non-partisan maps, and they don’t want politicians making changes to benefit one side or the other.” Statement by State Senator Janet Petersen of Des …
September 16, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Issues, News releases, Transparency & accountability 0 Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls on Iowa Redistricting Plan 1 “We are currently reviewing Plan 1 to ensure it meets all the legal and …
The Iowa Supreme Court issued an order September 14 announcing that the Court’s constitutional duty to “cause a map to be reappointed” will be met by following the redistricting process laid out in Chapter 42. This means redistricting is in the hands of …
September 14, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Issues, News releases, Transparency & accountability 0 Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls: “We are currently reviewing the order from the Iowa Supreme Court regarding redistricting. As we have said …
Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls: “Iowans deserve a fair redistricting process, without interference from politicians, and without partisan amendments.” “Iowa’s historic $100 million investment in affordable housing was made possible by President Biden …
Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls released a statement praising President Joe Biden, Congresswoman Cindy Axne, and Democrats in Congress for their historic investment for housing in Iowa: “Iowans have another reason to be thankful that President Biden, U …
September 8, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Issues, Transparency & accountability 0 According to the Iowa Constitution, local governments in Iowa are granted “home rule” powers, unless their policies are inconsistent with state law. How have Governor Reynolds …
September 7, 2021 Senate Staff Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Opinion, Quality of life, Safer communities 0 We must lay the foundation for a robust and equitable recovery for all Iowans. The bipartisan infrastructure framework making its way through …
Cedar Rapids Gazette, 9/6/2021 By Sen. Zach Wahls Since the New Deal, the Democratic Party has been defined by our dual commitment to civil rights and workers’ rights, the twin pillars of democratic politics in America. This Labor Day, workers across …
On Labor Day, let’s renew our commitment to Iowa’s working families. When you put in a 40-hour work week, your contributions should be valued enough that you can make ends meet and provide opportunities for your family. Hard-working Iowans have faced a lot …
