Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Congressman Rod Blum’s Unethical, Secret Business
In light of the shocking revelation that Congressman Rod Blum used his power and position to enrich himself through an online company that helps those in violation of FDA protections subvert public scrutiny, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “Once again, Congressman Rod Blum has betrayed the trust of the people of Iowa. […]
Iowa Deserves Better Tour: Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald heads to SW Iowa
On Thursday, February 15th, Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is hitting the road as part of the Iowa Deserves Better Tour to SW Iowa to visit communities impacted by the Reynolds Budget Crisis, answer local questions about the fiscal health of our state, and talk about what Democrats have to offer in 2018. CRESTON, IA WHO: Union County […]
ICYMI: Corbett Calls on Gov. Kim Reynolds to Appropriately Fund Education
Reynolds’ response purposefully misleads the people of Iowa. Republican Ron Corbett recently called out Governor Reynolds for her consistent under-funding of education in Iowa: “ ‘We’re in back-to-back years now of 1 percent funding,’ Corbett said, referencing last year’s 1.1 percent increase. ‘So this isn’t an anomaly, it’s more of a trend. We’re actually in a rut, […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Governor Reynolds’ Proposed $1.7 Billion Cut to State Revenue
Following the release of Governor Reynolds’ tax plan that would cut $1.7 billion from state revenue – revenue that goes towards schools, public safety, and health care – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “In the midst of a budget crisis that began with irresponsible tax giveaways to special interests, Governor […]
Despite Reynolds’ Budget-Busting Revenue Giveaways, Layoffs Continue Across Iowa
Governor Reynolds’ budget-busting revenue giveaways have caused massive cuts to critical services, and, now, evidence is mounting that these handouts haven’t even made an impact on Iowa’s economy or protected Iowa jobs. In fact, many major companies that employ Iowans – all of whom have presumably benefitted from the Reynolds-supported 2013 giveaways – have announced devastating layoffs […]
BREAKING: Senate Republicans Vote to Stick Iowa Taxpayers with Sexual Harassment Bill
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. […]
ICYMI: Gov. Kim Reynolds is vulnerable in 2018 despite many advantages
A new column from the Des Moines Register digs in on the warning signs for Governor Reynolds’ re-election campaign, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and why Iowans are looking for new leadership in 2018: “[Reynolds and Branstad’s] tax policies drilled a hole in the bottom of the state revenue bucket, forcing painful and unpopular budget cuts at a time of overall […]
Reynolds, Iowa Republicans Target Education in Attempt to Clean Up the Reynolds Budget Crisis
In their opening proposals for the legislative session, Governor Reynolds and Iowa Republicans put education on the chopping block to preserve the huge taxpayer handouts to special interests that led to the Reynolds Budget Crisis. “Iowa’s kids shouldn’t have to pay the tab for Governor Reynolds’ mismanagement of the budget, but that’s just what she […]
ICYMI: Republican Education Budget Chair Blames Reynolds Budget Crisis for Lack of School Funding
In an interview with KMALand, Republican State Representative Cecil Dolecheck, Chairman of the House Education Budget Committee, admitted that the Reynolds Budget Crisis is the reason Republicans in the State Legislature will not provide more funding to Iowa schools this year. From KMALand : In an interview on KMA’s “Morning Line” program Monday morning, State Representative Cecil Dolecheck says legislators […]
NEW POLL: Majority of Iowa Voters Looking for New Leadership, Race for Governor Wide Open
Reynolds’ Job Approval Rating Drops Below 50% A newly released Iowa Poll from the Des Moines Register shows that, despite Reynolds’ incumbency, the race for governor is wide open. Reynolds did not top 44% in matchups with any of her Democratic challengers, and a significant number persuadable voters remain undecided. Reynolds’ job approval rating also dropped by 4 […]