**ICYMI** Editorial Slams Reynolds for “Shear Arrogance” and “Ethical Failings”
The last two scandal-ridden weeks of the Reynolds Administration have raised serious questions about the governor’s credibility as the state’s chief executive. In a new editorial, the Quad-City Times sharply criticized Reynolds’ botched handling of the IFA investigation and the “shear arrogance” of secretly appointing her father to a state board. “The last two weeks have shown that […]
**ICYMI** Editorial Criticizes “Culture of Fear” in Reynolds’ Administration
Serious questions are still swirling around the Reynolds Administration as not one but three new investigations began this week into the alleged wrongdoing at the Iowa Finance Authority and other state agencies. In a recent editorial, the Des Moines Register Editorial Board raised many concerns about the health of Iowa’s government under Reynolds’ leadership, including the damning discovery […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Republicans in Iowa State Legislature Passing the Most Extreme Abortion Ban in the Country
After Iowa Republicans passed the most extreme abortion ban in the country in the dead of night, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “Last night, we saw Republican leadership at its worst. Rather than tackling the toughest issues facing our state, the GOP decided to pass a knowingly-unconstitutional bill in the […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on International Workers’ Day
In honor of International Workers’ Day, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “Today, we say thank you to working men and women across Iowa who continue to be strong advocates for the dignity of working people. The contributions of the Labor movement extend far beyond their workplace and into each and every community in […]
Reynolds Must Answer Lingering Questions About Jamison Firing
Governor Reynolds still has many questions to answer this week after her complete mishandling of the circumstances around the termination of Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison. Over the weekend, more stories of inappropriate behavior at the Iowa Finance Authority came to light, further calling in to question Reynolds’ lack of action and transparency throughout this whole process. […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Republican Tax Giveaway
Despite not having the actual legislation finalized, Governor Kim Reynolds and Legislative Republicans announced their plan to give away hundreds of millions of state revenue dollars, a move that virtually guarantees the Reynolds Budget Crisis will get worse. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response: “It’s no surprise that, in the middle of […]
Once Again, Reynolds Bungles Response to Sexual Harassment in Her Administration
Just hours after being grilled by reporters for saying she would not conduct further investigation in to the allegations surrounding Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison, Reynolds switched course and announced that her office would, in fact, carry out an investigation. Democratic leaders in the State Legislature called for an investigation yesterday following the release of the victim’s complaint […]
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Iowa Democratic Party to Hold Back to Blue Event in Cedar Rapids
Congressman Adam Schiff will join Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price for a Back to Blue event in Cedar Rapids. Back to Blue is a new initiative of the Iowa Democratic Party to increase local engagement and build resources for the 2018 election. Congressman Adam Schiff is a leading voice on national security and intelligence. […]
Statement from the Iowa Democratic Party on Complaint Against Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison
In light of the stunning complaint regarding the behavior of Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “It is unconscionable that this kind of predatory behavior was allowed under the Reynolds Administration and that Reynolds sought to cover up the details of the complaint. The report […]
**ICYMI** Editorial Calls Reynolds Out for Flouting Transparency Laws Around Jamison Firing
Quad City Times says Reynolds’ move “speaks to an administration that brashly chooses its own political well-being over Iowa law.” In an editorial released today, the Quad City Times called Governor Reynolds to the carpet for violating Iowa Open Records laws in her election year effort to cover up the details around Iowa Finance Authority […]