Iowa Democratic Party Statement on House Speaker Upmeyer’s Decision not to seek re-election
DES MOINES — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response to Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer’s decision to not seek re-election: “Speaker Upmeyer sees the writing on the wall. There’s a lot of momentum for Democratic values across our state right now, including affordable health care and accessible education. And […]
DNC Rules Committee Conditionally Approves 2020 Iowa Delegate Selection Plan
DNC Rules Committee Conditionally Approves 2020 Iowa Delegate Selection Plan Satellite caucus system will increase voter participation and expand accessibility on caucus night DES MOINES — Today, the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) Rules and Bylaws Committee gave conditional approval to the Iowa Democratic Party’s (IDP) updated Delegate Selection Plan. This plan creates satellite caucuses for […]
Iowa Democratic Party to Propose Updated Delegate Selection Plan for 2020 Iowa Caucuses
Iowa Democratic Party to Propose Updated Delegate Selection Plan for 2020 Iowa Caucuses DES MOINES — Today, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) released a proposed updated delegate selection plan for the 2020 Iowa Caucuses that fulfills the party’s goals of increasing voter participation and securely expanding accessibility. Significantly expanding on the existing satellite caucus structure, […]
Iowa Democratic Party Announces Liberty and Justice Celebration
Iowa Democratic Party Announces Liberty and Justice Celebration Annual event’s name change reflects the strength, diversity, and forward-thinking vision of the Democratic party DES MOINES — Today, the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) announced the new name of its annual fall event: the Liberty and Justice Celebration. The event, to be held on Friday, November 1 […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Labor Day 2019
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on Labor Day 2019: “The American workforce is second to none, and organized labor has strengthened and empowered American workers for decades. The labor movement’s efforts have lead to higher wages, safer working conditions, and necessary benefits for all workers. “But we know these gains […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on DNC’s Recommendation Not to Approve Iowa’s Virtual Caucus Plan
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response to the DNC and RBC chairs’ recommendation not to approve Iowa’s virtual caucus plan. “Regardless of today’s news, we remain confident the 2020 Iowa Caucuses will be our best yet, and set the standard for years to come. “While only five months remain […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Iowa Democratic Party Disability Caucus Chair Catherine Crist released the following statement on the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act: “Today, our nation celebrates the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, one of the landmark civil rights laws of the 20th century that guarantees that no one should […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Privatized Medicaid Raises
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response to the news that Iowa’s privatized Medicaid management companies will receive a bigger raise next year: “Apparently Governor Reynolds is more concerned about her reputation than she is about the health of our state or responsible taxpayer spending. Instead of putting resources towards […]
Trump Lawsuit to Gut ACA Puts Iowans at Risk
As As oral arguments begin in the Trump administration’s lawsuit to eliminate the ACA today, Republicans are taking one step further towards dismantling our national health care system. “If Trump and Republicans get their way, millions of Americans will lose their health coverage, insurance companies will be able to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions, and […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Juneteenth
Iowa Democratic Party Second Vice-Chair June Owens released the following statement on the 154th anniversary of Juneteenth: “Today we celebrate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery and solemnly recommit ourselves to the fight for full equality. We remember those who marched for freedom and gave their lives for justice in the hope that one […]