Despite Governor Reynolds “bold” words on sexual harassment in her State of the State address, Senate Republicans voted to force taxpayers to foot the $1.75 million bill for their sexual harassment scandal.
“From the start, Iowa Senate Republicans have proven themselves incapable of leading on sexual harassment and our Governor has done nothing to hold them accountable. Instead, like with so many other critical issues facing our state right now, all we’ve gotten from Governor Reynolds are nice words and no action,” said Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price. “Now, Iowans are literally paying the price for Republican mismanagement in the middle of a budget crisis that was caused by their messed-up priorities. It could not be more clear that our state needs change in 2018.”
Governor Reynolds ignored direct calls from the victim – still the only person to have been fired throughout this whole incident – to take action on sexual harassment. The Governor also declined to condemn or return donations from Missouri Governor Eric Greitens after allegations came to light that he engaged in sexual harassment and blackmail.