ICYMI: Rural Iowa’s Republican-backed Mental Health Crisis
ICYMI: Rural Iowa’s Republican-backed Mental Health Crisis Governor Reynolds’ and her Republican cohort’s proposed changes to area education agencies and behavioral health services would further increase the burden that our schools already face concerning mental health services. These changes risk dismantling critical support systems that our communities depend on, such as crisis response teams that […]
Will Iowa Republicans follow Gov. Reynolds’ lead and put Partisan Politics before a Bipartisan Immigration Deal?
Will Iowa Republicans follow Gov. Reynolds’ lead and put Partisan Politics before a Bipartisan Immigration Deal? As lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are finally ready to vote on a much-needed and long-awaited bipartisan immigration bill, Iowa’s Republicans have stayed silent on whether they’ll be voting for a deal that will help secure our southern border. Back […]
Iowa Democrats Unveil Cost-Saving Solutions for Iowans as Republicans Continue to Spar Over Unpopular Policies
Iowa Democrats Unveil Cost-Saving Solutions for Iowans as Republicans Continue to Spar Over Unpopular Policies Republicans continue to argue over cutting critical AEA funding and access to family planning resources while Democrats introduce a slew of cost-saving measures While Republicans continue to waste this legislative session stoking division and attempting to force through unpopular legislation […]
Iowa Democrats Celebrate the Start of Black History Month
Iowa Democrats Celebrate the Start of Black History Month The Iowa Democratic Party proudly joins the nation in commemorating the commencement of Black History Month, a time to honor the rich contributions and achievements of Black Americans throughout history. As we reflect on the past, we also acknowledge the ongoing journey toward equality and justice […]
Grassley Says Bipartisan Tax Bill Makes President Biden ‘Look Good’
Grassley Says Bipartisan Tax Bill Makes President Biden ‘Look Good’ “I think passing a tax bill that makes the president look good, mailing out checks before the election means he could be reelected…” Chuck Grassley said The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan tax bill this evening, in a move that Iowa Republican Senator Chuck […]
Iowa Democratic Party Notice of Women’s Constituency Caucus Election
Iowa Democratic Party Notice of Women’s Constituency Caucus Election Pursuant to Article 6, Section 3, Sub-section D of the Constitution of the Iowa Democratic Party, the Women’s Caucus of the Iowa Democratic Party will hold elections February 15, 2024 at 8 p.m. for the purposes of electing new officers. The positions up for election are […]
ICYMI: Iowa Democrats Introduce Reproductive Freedom Legislation
ICYMI: Iowa Democrats Introduce Reproductive Freedom Legislation Iowa Senate Democrats announced a legislative package on Tuesday morning that works to enshrine what the majority of Iowans already believe: that women have the right to choose what they do with their bodies. While Democrats are proposing legislation that would amend the state constitution to guarantee reproductive freedom and access to […]
Iowa Republicans Put Farm Bill on the Backburner, Leave Farmers Behind
Iowa Republicans Put Farm Bill on the Backburner, Leave Farmers Behind “[Producers] deserve far better than to be saddled with the consequences of politicians not doing their job.” – Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn Instead of standing up for Iowa farmers and negotiating a new Farm Bill, Iowa’s four Republican members of Congress have: Voted 15 […]
ICYMI: “Reynolds Might Have Heard Her Last Hurrah”
ICYMI: “Reynolds Might Have Heard Her Last Hurrah” Governor Reynolds has continued her streak of unpopular decisions in support of her efforts to remain the most unpopular governor in the United States — and Iowans have taken notice. ICYMI: Governor Reynolds went “all-in” on Ron DeSantis — emphasizing how out-of-touch she is with her voters, as DeSantis went […]
Iowa Democrats Celebrate Historic Economic Growth Under President Biden
Iowa Democrats Celebrate Historic Economic Growth Under President Biden The Iowa Democratic party expresses its sincere gratitude to President Joe Biden for the continued historic economic growth seen under his leadership. The 3.3% increase in the U.S. GDP last quarter reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s unwavering commitment to revitalizing our nation’s economy and fostering prosperity for all Americans from the […]