From Trade Wars to Health Care Cuts, Iowa is Headed in the Wrong Direction Under Republican Leadership 

From Trade Wars to Health Care Cuts, Iowa is Headed in the Wrong Direction Under Republican Leadership  CLIVE – Under Donald Trump’s Administration, Iowa is getting hit the hardest by Trump’s agenda. Iowa families are footing the bill for Trump’s billion-dollar bailout of Argentina and cost-raising tariffs that are causing Iowa farmers “extreme financial distress.” As Iowa Republicans […]

Five Things to Watch for in Tonight’s GOP Gov Primary Debate

Five Things to Watch for in Tonight’s GOP Gov Primary Debate Simon Conway: “Feenstra is now a firm NO. That will make for some interesting questions.” DES MOINES – Iowa Republican gubernatorial candidates Adam Steen, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman, and Eddie Andrews will face off on the debate stage tonight, with one glaring absence: no-show […]

Trump Snubs Randy Feenstra in Clive Visit

Trump Snubs Randy Feenstra in Clive Visit DES MOINES – Donald Trump delivered a presidential-level snub to “absent congressman” Randy Feenstra today by refusing to give him a speaking slot at his Clive rally, which the rest of Iowa’s Congressional delegation got, let alone make an endorsement for his campaign for governor. Trump stressed the […]

IDP Chair Rita Hart Sets the Record Straight Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Iowa

IDP Chair Rita Hart Sets the Record Straight Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Iowa DES MOINES – Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa today, IDP Chair Rita Hart penned a new op-ed in the Des Moines Register to set the record straight on how this administration’s policies — and Iowa’s entire federal delegation — […]

ICYMI: Iowa Corn Growers “Furious” With New Development on E15

ICYMI: Iowa Corn Growers “Furious” With New Development on E15 The Iowa Corn Growers Association blasted Congress as House Republicans cave to oil and gas lobby with a big spending bill that doesn’t include access to E15 Des Moines – As Iowa’s agricultural economy struggles under the weight of rising input costs, tariffs, and low prices, House […]

Iowa Republicans Get What They Voted For: Higher Health Insurance Prices, Fewer People Insured

Iowa Republicans Get What They Voted For: Higher Health Insurance Prices, Fewer People Insured DES MOINES – Iowa’s Republican congressional delegation let premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act expire at the beginning of the year, knowing it would make health insurance premiums skyrocket and force thousands of Iowans off their health insurance plans.  Randy […]

One Year Into His Term, Trump Has Failed to Deliver on Key Campaign Promises

One Year Into His Term, Trump Has Failed to Deliver on Key Campaign Promises New study finds Iowa families paid $1,303 more under Trump’s Administration DES MOINES – One year of Trump back in office has been a disaster for hardworking Iowa families who are seeing their costs skyrocket and losing their health care. According to […]