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 […]
SHOT/CHASER: Congressman David Young Attacks More than 1 Million Iowans with Pre-Existing Conditions
Congressman silent as Administration’s latest attempt to gut protections for Iowans with pre-existing conditions starts in Federal Court. Prior to the Affordable Care Act, more than one million Iowans could have been denied health care coverage because of pre-existing conditions, but Congressman David Young is working his hardest to return our state and nation to […]
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 […]
ICYMI: Editorial Rips Apart Reynolds’ Record on Health Care, Education, and Management of State
The Storm Lake Times Criticizes Reynolds for Her Continued Attacks on Hubbell to Distract Iowans From Her Dismal Record Governor Kim Reynolds’ attacks on Fred Hubbell are a desperate attempt to cover up her own dismal record and Iowans are taking note. In a recent editorial, the Storm Lake Times criticized Reynolds for her shocking […]