Kim Reynolds Has a Transparency Problem: First Cutting Weekly Press Conferences, Now Barring Press From Public Events

After cutting down her weekly press conferences, Governor Reynolds’ spokesperson claimed that “Reynolds’ public schedule will remain open to media coverage and that reporters can ask questions at those events,” but in Van Buren County on Wednesday at a public event, Reynolds barred reporters from entering. This is the latest instance of the Reynolds administration’s […]

OFFICIAL CONVENTION CALL: Nominating Convention for Senate District 15

The Iowa Democratic Party and the precinct committee people of Iowa Senate District 15 will hold a convention to nominate the Democratic Party’s candidate to fill the ballot vacancy in the above-mentioned legislative district. The winner of this nominating convention will appear on the November 2018 ballot. The nominating convention is scheduled to convene: Thursday, […]

Iowa Democratic Party Chair on Trump Administration Visit to Iowa

In the aftermath of a disastrous visit from the President and his entourage of administration officials, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “As a lifelong Iowan, today was disappointing and frustrating: we watched our elected leaders continue to support and enable a President who is doing so much damage to our state. […]

Grassley to Reynolds: ‘Stick to policy’, quit the negative attack campaign

Iowa GOP Senator Tells Iowa GOP Governor To Explain Her Record To Iowans Senator Chuck Grassley’s message to Kim Reynolds is clear: end your campaign of negative personal attacks, introduce yourself to Iowans, and quit hiding from your record as governor. Cedar Rapids Gazette: ‘Stick to policy,’ Grassley advises Iowa GOP in wake of party’s anti […]

Reynolds Loses More Ground in New Morning Consult Poll

Governor Reynolds is losing ground as more and more Iowans learn about her failed record. In the latest approval rating polling from Morning Consult, Reynolds’ net approval rating fell 6 points from last quarter’s rating. This poll follows several new ratings changes from various election watchers across the country. Last week, Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball upgraded the gubernatorial race in […]

REYNOLDS BUDGET CRISIS AND HEALTH CARE

The impact of Kim Reynolds’ Budget Crisis is being felt in every aspect of Iowa life. From cuts to our schools, health care and economic opportunities, working Iowans can’t seem to escape from the fallout of this governor’s horrible mismanagement of our tax dollars. “Without access to quality, affordable health care, Iowans can’t reach their […]

ICYMI: Register Column Slams Reynolds, GOP for Consistently Failing Older Iowans

The Reynolds Administration and their GOP allies have eroded working Iowans’ access to critical services across the state. By making cuts to the Department of Human Services and privatizing Medicaid, Governor Reynolds has failed to protect older Iowans against neglectful and poor services. The full text of the column can be found below: DES MOINES […]

TOSS UP TERRITORY: Election Watchers Bullish on Democratic Chances in Iowa Races

Sabato’s Crystal Ball Updates IA-GOV to “Toss Up” Iowa Democrats are competing in races up and down the ticket and election watchers are taking notice. With two congressional districts and the governor’s office all in toss up territory – and more headed in that direction, every single vote in the state of Iowa will matter […]