Reynolds Kicks Off Re-Election Campaign with Personal Attacks
Tonight, at the kick off of her General Election campaign, Kim Reynolds chose to lob personal attacks at Fred Hubbell instead of focusing on the issues that matter to Iowans Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response: “Kim Reynolds launched her general election campaign with personal attacks because she knows […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on the results of the 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary: “First, we want to say thank you to the candidates, their families, staff, and all the volunteers and activists whose enthusiasm has made 2018 a great year for Democrats. Our Party is proud of your dedication […]
ICYMI: More Reynolds Failures Uncovered in Latest Jamison Report
Two months after Reynolds fired Jamison, still no answers on why harassment was allowed to persist. New reporting from the Des Moines Register out today found that former IFA Director Dave Jamison, as well as the entire IFA staff, completed Governor Reynolds’ sexual harassment training requirements. However, as a letter from an IFA employee would later reveal, it is clear that […]
Iowa Democratic Party Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month
In celebration of Pride Month, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “Happy Pride Month! June is a month to honor the legacy of the LGBTQ pioneers on whose shoulders we stand, celebrate the achievements made, and to recommit ourselves to the fight of protecting the rights of every single Iowan. […]
More Turnover Under Reynolds, Leadership Called in to Question
Today, Governor Reynolds announced that for the second time in four weeks, a high-level staffer will be leaving her administration. Reynolds’ Chief of Staff Jake Ketzner will be leaving the administration for a job outside state government. In May, Tim Albrecht, Reynolds’ Deputy Chief of Staff, left to work with Apple, who received $208 million in taxpayer money […]
Reynolds Cuts Funds to Protect Iowa Kids As Confirmed Cases of Child Abuse Skyrocket
This week, a report from the Des Moines Register revealed that confirmed cases of child abuse in Iowa are skyrocketing after the well-publicized and preventable deaths of two teenage girls Des Moines. At the same time as these reports were soaring, increasing the need for the state to intervene on behalf of at-risk kids, Governor Reynolds slashed the Department of Human Services’ […]
Reynolds Signs Tax Giveaway for Special Interests, Campaign Donors
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the Republican tax giveaway that benefits special interests and her wealthy campaign donors over the people of Iowa. “Reynolds’ special interest giveaway will go down as one of the most cynical, destructive political moves in our state’s history. It’s bad policy that will cripple our state’s ability to serve the people […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “While we all look forward to spending time with friends and family today, I want to take a moment to remember the brave men and women we honor on Memorial Day. These Americans and their families give everything to keep […]
REYNOLDS IN REVIEW: Reynolds Education Crisis
Iowa Democrats mark one year anniversary of Reynolds swearing in with new video series. Today, Senator Joe Bolkcom of Iowa City is talking to Iowa voters about how Education has fared under the last year of Governor Reynolds’ leadership. This week marks one year since Governor Reynolds was sworn in to office, so the Iowa Democratic […]
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price’s Statement on Recent Allegations of Sexual Harassment
“The Iowa Democratic Party has always been and will always be a place where everyone is welcome and included in the process of making our state and country a better place. Standing up for those who have been marginalized, forgotten, or ignored is a core value of the Democratic Party, as such, we as a […]