Public Education makes Iowa great
Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls rejected the private school vouchers bill being advanced by the Governor and Iowa Republicans that would drain millions of dollars away from Iowa’s public schools.
Month: January 2021
Ways & Means Committee – Week 3, 2021
Action between January 21 and January 27 on bills assigned to the Senate Ways & Means Committee.
Veterans Affairs Committee – Week 3, 2021
Action between January 21 and January 27 on bills assigned to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.
State Government Committee – Week 3, 2021
Action between January 21 and January 27 on bills assigned to the Senate State Government Committee.
Judiciary Committee – Week 3, 2021
Action between January 21 and January 27 on bills assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Education Committee – Week 3, 2021
Action between January 21 and January 27 on bills assigned to the Senate Education Committee.
Appropriations Committee – Week 3, 2021
Action between January 21 and January 27 on bills assigned to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Our COVID Recovery Plan
Iowans have been through a lot over the last year, particularly with the pandemic. It’s not over yet, but it is time for the Legislature to do all it can to help Iowa build back better, bigger and stronger than ever. Our focus this session is on a COVID Recovery Plan to help Iowa rebound from the ravages of the last year.
Public Education Disaster Week
Monday, two harmful bills are being rushed through the Senate Education Committee before Iowans have time to respond. SSB 1065 would divert taxes for public schools to private schools and SSB 1064 would make Iowa schools unsafe during the pandemic.
Leader Wahls’ 2021 Opening Day Speech
In the weeks and months ahead, we will balance our legislative responsibilities and our leadership responsibilities. As Legislators, we have the responsibility of faithfully discharging the duties of Senator and upholding the Iowa Constitution. We also have the responsibility of following the best available public health guidance, and leading by example so Iowans are not forced to choose between life and liberty or safety and happiness.