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Iowa Senate Democrats on the Road in Council Bluffs

2 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

This past weekend, Senate Democratic Leaders held our very first listening tour of 2023, traveling to Council Bluffs for a series of meetings with community leaders and everyday Iowans. We heard what’s on folks’ minds and how their state legislature could work better for them – from workforce to transit ...

Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott Statement on Passage of 2023-24 School Funding

2 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Iowa state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott released the following statement regarding final passage of the Republican school funding plan for the 2023-24 academic year: “The school funding bill that passed the House today and the Senate last week fails to meet the needs facing students and teachers in districts across ...

Sen. Herman Quirmbach Statement on Iowa Senate School Funding Debate

2 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Iowa state Sen. Herman Quirmbach released the following statement regarding Thursday’s debate Senate floor debate on school funding: “Statehouse Republicans’ low-ball offer on school funding insults parents and teachers and shortchanges our kids,” Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Ames, said. “Democrats have a better plan. We’re calling on the state to invest ...

Senate Democrats Offer “Public Safety Protection Plan” Amendment to Property Tax Correction Legislation

2 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Iowa Senate Democrats will offer an amendment today on Senate File 181, the residential property tax correction bill, to preserve public safety funding and other essential services for local governments. “Property taxpayers shouldn’t pay more for a mistake made by the Iowa Department of Revenue – but our police and ...

Sen. Bill Dotzler Responds to Governor’s Action Clearing Veterans Trust Fund Backlog

2 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Iowa state Sen. Bill Dotzler released the following statement regarding Gov. Kim Reynolds’ move on Tuesday to allocate $440,000 to clear a backlog of grant awards from the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund: “I’m glad to see Gov. Reynolds has heard our call to action and found a fix for the ...

Iowa House & Senate Democrats Propose $267M for Public Schools

2 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Iowa House and Senate Democrats on Tuesday proposed a $267 million investment in Iowa schools for the 2023-24 school year, drawing a sharp contrast with Republicans’ misplaced priorities and continued underfunding of public education. “Show me your budget and I’ll show you your priorities,” Senate Education Committee Ranking Member Herman ...

Iowa Senate Democrats respond to passage of private school voucher bill

2 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls, Senate Education Committee Ranking Member Herman Quirmbach, and Sen. Molly Donahue, a public school educator, released the following statements regarding Senate passage of House File 68, the private school voucher bill on Monday night: “Private school vouchers will hurt local schools, weaken rural communities, ...

Sen. Bill Dotzler Introduces Bill to Fix Iowa Veterans Trust Fund Shortfall

2 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Iowa state Sen. Bill Dotzler, D-Waterloo, introduced legislation this week to provide immediate additional funds for the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund and avoid future funding shortfalls. The Iowa Veterans Trust Fund provides critical support for veterans, including emergency medical care and equipment, home and vehicle repairs, and counseling. But it ...

Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls responds to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

2 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls released the following statement regarding Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address on Tuesday: “The agenda offered tonight by Gov. Reynolds is full of promises and paybacks for the ultra-rich, big corporations and out-of-state interests trying to impose their will on our state,” ...

Sen. Zach Wahls’ Opening Day Speech for the 2023 Legislative Session

2 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, News releases, Official

Remarks as Delivered Madam President, ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, staff, members of the press, and my fellow Iowans: welcome to the 2023 legislative session. I’d like to start first by thanking my family, my wife Chloe, my sister Zeb, for all your love and support. Thank you. I ...

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