REYNOLDS REPORT CARD: Iowans Face More College Debt Due to Reynolds’ Education Budget Cuts
This Week the Des Moines Register Reported Iowa Student Loan Debt Has Risen 28% Due to Budget Cuts Under Governor Reynolds Reynolds consistently targets Iowa’s schools with budget cuts to pay for her wasteful corporate giveaways. On Monday, the Des Moines Register reported that Iowa student loan debt has already risen 28% and is poised to skyrocket […]
TO THE LEFT, TO THE LEFT: Multiple Election Watchers Improve Projections for Iowa’s Democratic Congressional Challengers
Election Watchers are channeling their inner Beyoncé and moving projections for Iowa’s Congressional races “to the Left.” This week alone, FiveThirtyEight and Inside Elections improved on their already optimistic outlooks for Iowa’s Democratic Congressional challengers. “We’re going to fight every day from now until 9 PM on November 6th – and even after that if […]
Iowa Democratic Party Kicks Off the “Reynolds Record: Education Cuts Tour” in Burlington
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price is traveling the state as part of the “Reynolds Record: Education Cuts Tour” shedding light on how Governor Reynolds has continued to underfund public education and shortchange the next generation of Iowans On Tuesday, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price is traveling to Burlington to shed light on how […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement On The Passing Of Congressman Leonard Boswell
In memory of Congressman Leonard Boswell, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “Today, we remember the life and legacy of a wonderful Iowa leader. From serving in our armed forces to serving the people of Iowa, Congressman Leonard Boswell brought unparalleled integrity, grit, and much needed levity to everything he did. […]
SHOT/CHASER: Pence Drives By Iowa Farmers at State Fair
Vice President Mike Pence spoke at a private event in Des Moines, just miles from the Iowa State Fairgrounds where farmers and Iowa residents impacted by the Trump Administration’s trade war are gathered. Instead of taking the opportunity to talk directly to concerned Iowans who are already suffering because of the administration’s reckless actions, Pence […]
Iowa Democratic Party Highlights GOP’s War on Working Families
In response to Vice President Pence’s visit to Iowa on Wednesday, the Iowa Democratic Party highlighted the War on Working Families the GOP has waged in Iowa and across the county. Vice President Pence, Governor Kim Reynolds, Congressman David Young, and Republicans consistently help corporations and special interests while hurting workers and families. Between an […]
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Iowa Democratic Party Brings “The Reynolds Record: Workforce Development Cuts Tour” Highlighting How Gov. Reynolds Has Failed Iowa’s Workforce to NW Iowa
From Closing 36 Workforce Development Centers, To Cutting Funding to Community Colleges Across the State, IDP Chair Troy Price Will Be Traveling to NW Iowa Speaking About Gov. Reynolds Failed Record on Growing and Protecting Iowa’s Workforce Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price is traveling to Northwest Iowa this Friday to shed light on how […]
OFFICIAL CONVENTION CALL: Nominating Convention for Senate District 15
The Iowa Democratic Party and the precinct committee people of Iowa Senate District 15 will hold a convention to nominate the Democratic Party’s candidate to fill the ballot vacancy in the above-mentioned legislative district. The winner of this nominating convention will appear on the November 2018 ballot. The nominating convention is scheduled to convene: Wednesday, […]
ICYMI: Reynolds Can’t Escape Criticism for Hiding From Press
Governor Reynolds has a transparency problem. Between cutting back her weekly press conferences and video showing her staff not allowing reporters into a public event, Reynolds is facing growing backlash from the media on her lack of access. But don’t take our word for it, excerpts from the Telegraph Herald, Des Moines Register, and the Sioux City Journal about […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Iowa Democratic Party to Unveil the GOP’s War on Working Families in Response to Pence Visit
In response to Vice President Pence’s visit to Iowa on Wednesday, the Iowa Democratic Party will be holding a press event Wednesday highlighting the War on Working Families the GOP has waged in Iowa and across the county. Vice President Pence, Governor Kim Reynolds, Congressman David Young, and Republicans consistently help corporations and special interests […]