Iowa House needs more Democrats, state representative says
CLINTON Iowa State Rep. Mary Wolfe, D-Clinton, would like to do more for Clinton County. Shed like to see the state fund education at a higher level, give more bargaining rights to public employees and provide more rehabilitation for people arrested on drug crimes, Wolfe said.
But her hands are tied.
I think whats important to note is that I came in in 2011, Wolfe said Monday. Republicans have had control of the entire House. Basically, nothing moves forward in the Iowa House unless the Republican leadership lets it go through.
Wolfe is running for a sixth term for the States 98th District seat, squaring off against Republican Joma Short in the Nov. 3 General Election.
Wolfe said without more Democrats, she doesnt have much hope of passing certain bills. The only way Wolfe can bring change is to maintain a good relationship with Republican colleagues, she said. Shes co-sponsored bills with Republicans, and when Republicans introduced bills that Wolfe knew would pass without her support, she suggested compromises to mitigate some of the problems I saw with the bills.
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