Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Republican Tax Giveaway
Despite not having the actual legislation finalized, Governor Kim Reynolds and Legislative Republicans announced their plan to give away hundreds of millions of state revenue dollars, a move that virtually guarantees the Reynolds Budget Crisis will get worse. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response: “It’s no surprise that, in the middle of […]
Once Again, Reynolds Bungles Response to Sexual Harassment in Her Administration
Just hours after being grilled by reporters for saying she would not conduct further investigation in to the allegations surrounding Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison, Reynolds switched course and announced that her office would, in fact, carry out an investigation. Democratic leaders in the State Legislature called for an investigation yesterday following the release of the victim’s complaint […]
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Iowa Democratic Party to Hold Back to Blue Event in Cedar Rapids
Congressman Adam Schiff will join Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price for a Back to Blue event in Cedar Rapids. Back to Blue is a new initiative of the Iowa Democratic Party to increase local engagement and build resources for the 2018 election. Congressman Adam Schiff is a leading voice on national security and intelligence. […]
Statement from the Iowa Democratic Party on Complaint Against Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison
In light of the stunning complaint regarding the behavior of Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “It is unconscionable that this kind of predatory behavior was allowed under the Reynolds Administration and that Reynolds sought to cover up the details of the complaint. The report […]
**ICYMI** Editorial Calls Reynolds Out for Flouting Transparency Laws Around Jamison Firing
Quad City Times says Reynolds’ move “speaks to an administration that brashly chooses its own political well-being over Iowa law.” In an editorial released today, the Quad City Times called Governor Reynolds to the carpet for violating Iowa Open Records laws in her election year effort to cover up the details around Iowa Finance Authority […]
**ICYMI** DES MOINES REGISTER: ‘Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds won’t talk about Missouri governor’s sex scandal’
Despite claiming to have a “zero-tolerance policy” on sexual harassment, Governor Reynolds again refused to hold her political ally Governor Eric Greitens accountable for his alleged sexual assault and other felony charges. “If the people of Iowa can’t rely on Governor Reynolds to stick to her word, how can we trust her to lead our […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement On Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “For generations, Iowa’s fields of opportunity have provided for the people of our state. Protecting that land is in our blood, which is why we as Democrats are proud to be leading the way on conservation, while always looking to […]
Reynolds Prioritizes Out of State Fundraiser Over Iowa Taxpayers
Questions remain unanswered about Reynolds’ method of travel. On the last official day of the Legislative Session with several key pieces of legislation yet to be decided, Governor Reynolds left the state to attend a fundraiser for her campaign instead of remaining to finish the negotiations. Due to Republican gridlock over how much money to give away […]
**ICYMI** CEDAR RAPIDS GAZETTE: GOP tax plans could hit children hardest
On Tax Day, the Iowa Democratic Party is reminding folks that Governor Reynolds’ tax giveaway proposal disproportionately benefits the wealthiest, leaving Iowa’s future in the dust. According to a recent article in the Cedar Rapids Gazette, “children would be losers in the budget scenarios created by tax-cut plans offered by Gov. Kim Reynolds and GOP majorities in the […]
Following Bombshell Report, Will Kim Reynolds Join Fellow Republicans in Calling on Greitens to Resign?
Reynolds Previously Refused to Return Money Raised With Accused Sexual Assaulter Last week, a bombshell report from the Republican-controlled Missouri House revealed Missouri Governor, and Reynolds Campaign fundraiser, Eric Greitens sexually assaulted a woman in 2015 in addition to attempting to blackmail her. This prompted a major backlash from fellow Republicans, including Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner, […]