Tag Archives: Senator Zach Wahls

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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Affordable Housing In Iowa Threatened By Out Of State Corporations

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Mom and pop owned mobile home parks across Iowa and the U.S. are being bought up by greedy out of state companies that then drastically increase the cost to live there. New owners have been jacking up rents as much … Continue reading →

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Zach Wahls Fundraiser July 14

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Zach Wahls is turning 28 and he’s making his birthday celebration into a political fund raiser! That’s what his predecessor, State Senator Bob Dvorsky did so the tradition continues, this year at The Walker Homestead. Here’s part of a fundraising … Continue reading →

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Really Bad Idea: Changing Iowa’s Judicial Nominating System

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Dave Bradley

If you ever get in a situation where you are headed to court or there is an issue that affects you greatly being heard in court, the only thing most of us hope for is impartiality on the part of … Continue reading →

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