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 Reynolds has put forward another irresponsible Kansas-style plan that she herself admits would cost the state $1.7 billion. Iowans can’t afford this extreme proposal that would dig our state deeper into the Reynolds Budget Crisis hole. Democrats will continue fighting for real budget solutions that help our families and small businesses, while Governor Reynolds has shown that she’s fighting for the wealthiest special interests.”