DES MOINES, Iowa — The now former Iowa Senate Minority Leader is defending the decision that cost him his leadership role. Last Wednesday, Democratic members of the Iowa Senate chose Sen. Pam Jochum, District 36, from Dubuque to serve as the Senate Minority Leader. The move came after what Iowa State Senate Minority Leader Zach […]
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Legislature has 12 calendar days left in session, with both chambers still needing to pass the state’s budget before they can gavel out for the session. State Senator Zach Wahls, (D), District 43, Coralville, the Iowa Senate Minority Leader joined Today in Iowa Sunday on WHO 13 to discuss […]
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New Senate Minority Leader Zach Wahls says Senate Democrats will prioritize financial assistance for Iowans affected by the pandemic.
The new Iowa Senate Minority Leader says one of Senate Democrats’ top priorities for the next legislative session is to call on the Republican majority to spend state money on a pandemic relief package.
Minority Leader Zach Wahls, D-Coralville, said some of the state’s $305 million budget surplus and $770 million reserve or “rainy day” funds should go to essential workers, food assistance and small business relief.
Wahls said this is the time to use rainy day funds. He said it’s not just a rainy day; it’s a thunderstorm.