Iowa Democratic Party Releases Statement on Trump’s Proposal to Ban Transgender Military Service Members
In light of recent developments in Donald Trump’s plan to ban transgender members of the military, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “This is yet another disgusting attempt from the White House to divide the American people. Trump’s Transgender Military Ban comes from a place of fear and hate. There is […]
REYNOLDS REPORT CARD: Broken Promises Leave Iowa Kids Behind
As kids head back to class this week, many will be walking into classrooms with more students and fewer resources than ever before. According to the Des Moines Register, schools needed a 3% increase in funding to maintain the same level of service they provided in 2016, but Governor Reynolds only produced a “miserable” 1.1 percent increase in K-12 funding […]
REYNOLDS REPORT CARD: There is “No Way” Iowa Families Can Afford More Education Cuts from Kim Reynolds
Today students at Iowa’s public universities head back to class with massive tuition increases hanging over their heads. Governor Reynolds said last week that there is “no way” Iowa families could afford those hikes. However, she failed to take responsibility for the fact that those hikes are a direct result of her budget cuts. She also failed […]
Des Moines Register Editorial “Reynolds’ Medicaid rhetoric does not reflect reality”
Today, the Des Moines Reigster called Governor Reynolds out for her misleading rhetoric about the privatization of Medicaid in Iowa. “After handing over management of the $4 billion Medicaid program to three for-profit companies last year, Iowans have filed hundreds of complaints, including many about losing access to care. Health providers have closed their doors. Iowans with disabilities have filed […]
Iowa Democratic Party Celebrates the Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment
Today, the Iowa Democratic Party celebrates the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The First Vice Chair of the Party, Andrea Phillips, released the following statement: “The 19th Amendment is not only a recognition of the equal status of women in civil society, but also our […]
Iowa Democratic Party Calls on All Iowa Elected Officials to Denounce President Trump And Support Censure Efforts in Congress
In the wake of his failure to truly condemn white supremacists and neo-Nazis after the violence in Charlottesville, the Iowa Democratic Party is calling on all Iowa elected officials to denounce President Trump and support censure efforts in Congress. Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, Troy Price, released the following statement on this call: “President […]
Iowa Democratic Party Senior Caucus Chair Jean Pardee Releases Statement on the Anniversary of Social Security
Today, Iowa Democratic Party Senior Caucus Chair Jean Pardee released the following statement to mark the 82nd Anniversary of Social Security: “The American Dream doesn’t end with retirement. Eighty-two years ago, President Roosevelt made a promise to American workers that they could enjoy financial security in retirement. A promise that we, as Americans, would work […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Terror in Charlottesville
Today, chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, Troy Price, released a statement condemning the acts of terrorism in Charlottesville, Virginia. “Words cannot describe the anger and sadness all of us are feeling after the senseless acts by white supremacists and and neo-nazis in Charlottesville this weekend. One of the defining beliefs of America is that […]
Iowa Democratic Party Releases Statement on the Victory of Representative-Elect Phil Miller in HD-82
Miller won the district by 10 points, making this election a 31 point shift in favor of Democrats since 2016. Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Troy Price, released the following statement after Representative-Elect Phil Miller’s victory in House District 82. “We are incredibly excited to congratulate Dr. Phil Miller on his victory tonight. The people of […]
Reynolds Roundup: Iowans Denounce Governor for Soft Response to Sexual Harassment Scandal
Reynolds treats $2.2 million judgment like “business as usual” This week Governor Kim Reynolds came under fire for her tepid response to the massive sexual harassment verdict roiling the statehouse and Republican Party. After $2.2 million was awarded to a former GOP staffer, Reynolds delivered a response that many in the state felt to be a […]