Dems: Special session set for redistricting

Iowans deserve a fair redistricting process, without interference from politicians, and without partisan amendments. The Legislature should approve Plan 1 during the October 5 special session if it meets all the legal and constitutional requirements.…

Dems: Delta surge is result of failed GOP leadership

“We are in this dangerous delta surge because of failed leadership from Iowa Republicans. They rejected $95 million to protect our students, have embraced vaccine skepticism, and continue to ignore our responsibilities to each other.” --Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls…

Dems: Democrats invest $100 million in Iowa Affordable Housing

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 9, 2021 Senate Staff

Iowans have another reason to be thankful that President Biden, Rep. Axne, and the Democratic Party passed the American Rescue Plan. Because of their leadership, Iowa is moving ahead with a multi-million dollar effort to increase affordable housing across Iowa.…

Dems: What happened to local control in Iowa?

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 8, 2021 Senate Staff

Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans have usurped the authority of local governments 21 times since gaining power in 2017. They replaced local control with their one-size-fits-all agenda—undermining democracy, local elected officials and the will of local voters.…

Dems: Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is good for Iowa

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 7, 2021 Senate Staff

We must lay the foundation for a robust & equitable recovery for all Iowans. The federal bipartisan infrastructure bill can jumpstart our efforts. It will allow us to overhaul our infrastructure, build a stronger economy & improve life in every…

Dems: Wahls: Labor movement is a pillar of America

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 6, 2021 Senate Staff

We all do better when we all do better. This is a guiding principle of the labor movement that built the American Middle Class, and it's the most promising path for our future.…

Dems: Labor Day: Hard-working Iowans deserve better

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 6, 2021 Senate Staff

Hard-working Iowans have faced a lot of challenges in recent years—wages that don’t keep up with inflation, a lack of child care options and a pandemic that has upended everything. Statehouse Republicans have added to worker woes with attacks on…

Dems: Ensure fair representation: Share feedback on redistricting

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 5, 2021 Senate Staff

Access details for three Iowa Redistricting virtual public input meetings will be available in mid-September at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/meetingsListComm?groupID=587&ga=89. For reminders, RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/861406414766933

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Dems: Iowa Republicans own Delta surge

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 2, 2021 Senate Staff

Iowa Republicans need to stop gambling with our children’s lives, and start following the science. We need to listen to public health experts and epidemiologists, not Republican politicians and horse de-wormer salesmen.…

Dems: Statement on Texas Abortion Ban

Iowa Senate, Iowa Senate Democrats September 1, 2021 Senate Staff

Earlier this week, Gov. Reynolds said, "I believe and trust in Iowans to make the best health decisions for themselves and their families. I will continue to support individual liberty over government mandates." The truth is that Governor Reynolds and…

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