ICYMI: Reynolds’ Continued Budget Mismanagement Hamstrings Future Ready Iowa

Iowa Workforce Skills Gap Persists As Critical Program Goes Unfunded Due to Budget Crisis In a recent expose, The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that Future Ready Iowa – one of Governor Reynolds’ flagship programs she enacted as governor – remains underfunded by her administration and is, therefore, unable to fulfill its mission of closing the skills gap in Iowa. “Time and time again. […]

Another Republican Leader Criticizes Reynolds’ Hypocritical Attacks, Already Labels Latest Attack Ad “Ineffective”

Follows Republican Senator Chuck Grassley Calling Reynolds’ Previous Desperate Attacks Not Smart And A Problem On Friday, in an appearance on Iowa Press, former Governor Branstad’s Chief of Staff Doug Gross joined the chorus of Republican leaders criticizing Governor Reynolds’ hypocritical attacks, labeling her latest ad “ineffective.” It follows in the footsteps of Republican Senator […]

Senator Cory Booker to Headline Iowa Democratic Party Fall Gala

Senator Cory Booker to Headline Iowa Democratic Party Fall Gala On October 6th, Iowa Democrats will welcome Senator Cory Booker as the keynote speaker for the 2018 Iowa Democratic Party Fall Gala. Senator Booker will be joined by Fred Hubbell, Rita Hart, and the 2018 Democratic slate of candidates. “Iowa Democrats are thrilled to welcome […]

MOST LIKELY TO FLIP: Hubbell-Hart Campaign Gaining Momentum as Iowa Added to NBC News’ Top 10 Gubernatorial Races to Watch for the First Time

Governor Reynolds’ Continued Doubling Down on Her Medicaid Privatization Disaster, Transparency Scandals, and Attacks on Education Funding Further Weaken Her Position with Iowa Voters Yesterday, NBC News added Iowa to the Top 10 Gubernatorial Races most likely to switch parties this November — a shift that reflects the growing momentum behind the Hubbell-Hart campaign. Fred […]

TOMORROW: Iowa Democratic Party Launches Reynolds Record: Privatized Medicaid Disaster Tour

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price will be traveling the state as part of the “Reynolds Record: Privatized Medicaid Disaster Tour” shedding light on Governor Reynolds’ disastrous privatization of Medicaid, which denied or reduced health care services to thousands Iowans This Thursday, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price is travelling to western and southern Iowa […]

Iowa Democratic Party on Congressman Blum’s Attacks on the Media

Congressman Rod Blum has attacked the media multiple times in the last week alone for asking basic questions about his record and political beliefs. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response: “Asking questions of elected officials is a primary function of the press and an essential part of maintaining an […]

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Labor Day

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on Labor Day: “Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of working people in Iowa. Our state is  built on the backs of a dedicated and hopeful people who knew if they worked hard they could create an amazing place that guaranteed prosperity for generations. The purpose of the Labor Movement is […]

ICYMI: Reynolds’ Education Cuts Put Iowa Students and Families Further in Debt

Des Moines Register Released Report: “$30K and climbing: Why Iowa college students are poised to slide even deeper into loan debt” This week, the Des Moines Register released a comprehensive report about the cost of college for Iowa families. The report found that Governor Kim Reynolds’ education budget cuts are causing tuition at Iowa’s community […]