Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Janus v. AFSCME Decision
In response to the news this morning of the Supreme Court’s decision to allow corporations and conservative special interests to rig our economy and democracy in favor of their power and profits, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “From the start, Janus v. AFSCME was nothing but a blatant political attack on […]
REYNOLDS RECORD: Most Extreme Anti-Women’s Health Care Law In County, Not Extreme Enough
This past Sunday on Iowa Press, Kim Reynolds made it clear that she would go even further in her war on women’s health care. When asked if she supports the exceptions for victims of rape and incest in the unconstitutional most extreme anti-women’s health care law she signed this spring, Reynolds made it clear that she only supports exceptions for the life […]
ICYMI: Rural Health Clinic Facing Closure Due to Reynolds’ Mismanagement
The impact of Governor Reynolds’ mismanagement of Iowans’ health care is widespread and devastating, patients are being denied lifesaving care, others have to go through months of paperwork just to get basic services, and now, small clinics in rural communities are closing, eliminating access to care for everyone in the area. “Iowans believe that every […]
#TBT: Democrats Stand for Expanding Opportunity as Kim Reynolds Slams the Door on Working Families
As our coalition of opportunity builders expands (see: ISEA recommends Fred Hubbell for Governor), the Iowa Democratic Party is reminding hardworking Iowa families who is fighting for their future and who’s handing their future to corporations and conservative special interests for campaign donations. This Thursday, we’re throwing it back to the first day of the general […]
REYNOLDS RECORD: Farmland Values Drop 11% on Reynolds’ Watch
Unchecked by Reynolds, the Administration’s Trade War means more bad news for rural Iowans on the horizon. Kim Reynolds has failed rural Iowa time and time again. Recent analysis from the Legislative Services Agency found that since 2012, Iowa’s farmland values have dropped over 11% with more trouble almost certainly on the way due to the escalating Trade War.The Des Moines Register reported last week that Iowa […]
Reynolds Gives Political Allies Free Pass on Family Separation Policy
Even in the face of human rights abuses being committed by the Federal Government, Governor Reynolds chose politics over real leadership. She declined the opportunity to hold the Administration directly accountable for their cruel family separation policy at the border, instead following their talking points and passing the buck off the Congress. Reynolds also said nothing about […]
Iowa Democratic Party Condemns Trump Administration’s Family Border Separation Policy
Today, the Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price condemned the Trump Administration’s Family Border Separation policy in the following statement: “Until the Trump Administration, the United States was a beacon of hope. Now, we are seeing a cruel policy put in place that goes against centuries of American values of freedom, liberty, and welcoming those […]
EDITORIAL: “Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ comments on rival Fred Hubbell’s wealth are rich with irony”
In the most recent Editorial from the Des Moines Register, Governor Reynolds is raked over the coals for her thin, personal attacks against Fred Hubbell and stunningly bad leadership for Iowa families. Full text of the scorching editorial can be found below: DES MOINES REGISTER EDITORIAL BOARD: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ comments on rival Fred Hubbell’s wealth are […]
TOSS UP: Reynolds Vulnerable And Losing Ground as Race for Governor Heats Up
Cook Political Report Moves the Iowa Governor’s Race from Likely R to Toss Up More bad news for Governor Kim Reynolds as the Cook Political Report this morning moved the Iowa Governor’s race from Likely R to Toss Up. It’s no wonder forecasters see trouble on the horizon for Reynolds. Reynolds’ own campaign strategy reveals she […]
Reynolds Administration Hiding Critical Health Care Data from Iowans to Avoid Accountability
Sticks to Strategy of Giving the Public Political Rhetoric Instead of Honesty. The Reynolds Administration continues to hide critical information about their management of the Iowa Medicaid program to avoid being held accountable for the program’s horrific failures. This follows the Administration’s attempt to eliminate many of the reporting requirements over their disastrous Medicaid program earlier this year. Governor Reynolds’ Medicaid Director, who already […]