Tag Archives: Senator Zach Wahls

Join The Fight To Stop Book Banning

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Trish Nelson

I have only read one book by Jodi Picoult. It was My Sister’s Keeper, also a movie, the fictional story of a savior sister. The book was thoughtfully written and, contrary to Kim Reynolds claiming their book bans are about … Continue reading →

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Zach Wahls’ Final Appearance On Iowa Press As Democratic Leader

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Trish Nelson

ZW did a superb job on Iowa Press as always. He nailed every question from the Republican friendly panel by re-framing and informing. He has the ability to make the best of the panel’s odd, sometimes hostile questioning. He educates … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democratic Leaders Weekly Live Press Conference

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Weekly live press conference with House Democratic Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst and Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls. Follow Iowa House Dems on Facebook Follow Iowa Senate Dems on Facebook

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Democratic Leaders Reaction To Reynolds’ Voucher Plans

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Dave Bradley

Since the Democrats have such small numbers in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature this session and since Kim Reynolds made such a big show of personally campaigning against Republicans who had an ounce of sense and voted against her … Continue reading →

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Zach Wahls On Legislature’s #1 Problem

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls (12/9/21) “The biggest challenge facing the Iowa Legislature’s 2022 session is the Kim Reynolds Workforce Crisis. “In Iowa manufacturing, health care, education, our service industries…everywhere across our state there just aren’t enough workers… “During the … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Help Zach Wahls Help Rita Hart

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Trish Nelson

A note from State Senator Zach Wahls – As the first Iowa legislator to grow up with openly LGBT parents, I learned at an early age how important it is to stand up for what you believe in. And that’s … Continue reading →

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Senators Joe Bolkcom And Zach Walz Test Iowa Update

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Trish Nelson
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