Transparency & accountability | Iowa Senate Democrats

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

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.

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

Sen Dem Leader appoints Jazmin Newton to redistricting panel

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

Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls has appointed attorney and community leader Jazmin Newton of Davenport to the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission. The Commission gathers input from Iowans about new maps that will be drawn for legislative and Congressional districts, based on Census data.

Iowa Executive Branch launches investigation into Heritage Foundation allegations

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

“The claims made recently by Heritage Action about their role in secretly pushing voter suppression legislation in Iowa and other states are disturbing. It is good news that the Executive Director of the Iowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board has opened an investigation into these allegations.”

Oversight needed on rejection of federal COVID help

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

Top Democrats on the Iowa Legislature’s House and Senate Oversight Committees are requesting meetings to review the Reynolds Administration’s handling of Federal COVID relief funds.

Federal investigation needed at Anamosa, DOC

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

Today US Rep. Cindy Axne, Iowa House Minority Leader Todd Prichard, and Iowa Senate Minority Leader Zach Wahls sent a letter to federal officials requesting an independent investigation into last month’s deadly assaults at the Anamosa State Penitentiary, as well as the increasing violence within Iowa’s correctional facilities.

Bipartisan bill cracks down on fertility fraud

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability

SF 529 addresses cases where those seeking fertility assistance are instead victims of fraud, specifically cases where the physician misrepresents the sperm donor’s identity. Through popular DNA testing, individuals in states across the nation have been shocked and horrified to discover that the physician is actually their father.

DeJear appointed to redistricting panel

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Transparency & accountability, Voting Rights

Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls today appointed small business owner and community leader Deidre DeJear of Des Moines to the Temporary Redistricting Advisory Commission. The Commission is responsible for conducting hearings to gather input from Iowans about new maps that will be drawn for legislative and Congressional districts.

Bipartisan bill would compensate college athletes

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

A new bill would allow student athletes in Iowa to profit from promotional use of their names, images, and likenesses as early as July. SF 245 would allow student athletes to financially gain from marketing opportunities. Six states have enacted similar legislation.

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