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Iowa Redistricting Plan 1 Released

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Transparency & accountability

Senate Democrats are reviewing Plan 1 to ensure it meets all the legal and constitutional requirements for redistricting. Iowans deserve a fair redistricting process, without partisan interference. We encourage Iowans to examine Plan 1 and to make their voices are heard at three public hearings next week.

Iowa’s 2021 Redistricting Process

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Transparency & accountability

Iowa’s 2021 Redistricting Process: Estimated timeline and what to expect

Special session set for redistricting

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Transparency & accountability

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.

Delta surge is result of failed GOP leadership

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability

“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

Democrats invest $100 million in Iowa Affordable Housing

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Quality of life, Working families

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. This is great news for hard-working Iowans and their families as we work to build back better.

What happened to local control in Iowa?

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Transparency & accountability

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.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is good for Iowa

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Opinion, Quality of life, Safer communities

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 community, while creating great jobs & training Iowans in the skills to fill them.

Wahls: Labor movement is a pillar of America

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Opinion, Working families

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.

Labor Day: Hard-working Iowans deserve better

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Jobs & Economy, Official, Working families

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 bargaining rights, workplace health and safety protections, and resources for out-of-work Iowans.

Ensure fair representation: Share feedback on redistricting

3 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Transparency & accountability, Voting Rights

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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