(Des Moines, IA) They’ve tested positive for COVID-19, so two Democratic state lawmakers are saying they will stay away from the Iowa Capitol this week. Senate Minority Leader Zach Wahls revealed his positive test Sunday and Senator Nate Boulton made a similar announcement Monday. Republicans who control the Iowa Legislature have made it optional to report a positive test result. The chief clerk in the Iowa House reports at least one person there has tested positive for the virus.
2 Lawmakers Say They’re Staying Away From The Capitol Because They Tested Positive
Jan 19, 2022 | 6:46 AM
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