Tag Archives: Iowa legislative session 2021

Senator Zach Wahls Schools GOP On Bipartisanship

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Watch the video or read the text below. Zach Wahls, Senate Democratic Leader, addresses the Republican rejection of bipartisan policing reform in Iowa: Mr. President, colleagues of the Senate. We’ve been having this debate for a while here today, but … Continue reading →

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Private Company To Kick Iowans Off Of Food Assistance

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Senator Rob Hogg: Help stop the Iowa Republican attack on food assistance Please contact Iowa’s state legislators today to urge them to oppose Division XIII of Senate Study Bill 1267 Dear Friends: This is a special action … Continue reading →

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Senator Joe Bolkcom: “This Bill Is A Shell Game”

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Senator Bolkcom’s closing comments in committee on SSB 1253, a $152 million dollar property tax increase approved with only Republican votes.

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Blue Statehouse Alert Live: Reproductive Health

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Click here to sign up for Blue Statehouse alerts from Iowa House Democrats. “They are after infertility treatments. They are after birth control. They have been after not allowing a woman to make her own choices about reproduction.” – Rep. … Continue reading →

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Can Iowa Accomplish Redistricting Without Republican Shenanigans?

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Every ten years the state redraws legislative and congressional district maps. Senator Zach Wahls discussed the process at the Johnson County League of Women Voters legislative forum.  Also present were, Democrats Joe Bolkcom, Mary Mascher, Christina Bohannan, Dave Jacoby, and … Continue reading →

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Bolkcom: Iowa Republicans “Settling Scores”

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Trish Nelson

The League of Women Voters of Johnson County hosted a legislative forum this weekend.   Present are Representatives Kevin Kinney, Mary Mascher, Joe Bolkcom, Dave Jacoby, Christina Bohannan and Zach Wahls.  Bobby Kaufmann was absent. Great discussion plus questions.  Sobering … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans To Defund The Public Schools

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Progress Iowa – Public education funding is at risk. Will you help us tell Iowa senators that public tax dollars should stay in public schools? SF 159, the legislation for school vouchers, has been rushed through committees … Continue reading →

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Reynolds To Use Tax Dollars For Private Schools

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Statement from Progress Iowa on Reynolds Condition of the State address Des Moines, Iowa — Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to Governor Kim Reynolds’ condition of the state address, delivered Tuesday evening: Governor … Continue reading →

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Iowa Senate Leader Wahls’ 2021 Opening Day Speech

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Good morning everyone, and welcome to the first day of the 2021 session. Before I begin, I ask all Senators in the Chamber, as well as staff, lobbyists, and other members of the public, to rise as you are able … Continue reading →

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Advocate Now For Legislative Issues In January

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Trish Nelson

And now a word from senator Rob Hogg: Dear Iowans: The Iowa Legislature convenes January 11. What do you want the Legislature to do in 2021? One immediate need is to help Iowans with food assistance. Last week, Senator-Elect Sarah … Continue reading →

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