NEW: Two Independent Fact Checkers Confirm Ernst’s Record of Voting to Gut Coverage Protections for Iowans with Pre-Existing Conditions
Ernst voted for health care repeal law that ‘would allow insurers to charge higher premiums to those with pre-existing conditions’ Independent fact checks of recent ads from two different Iowa media outlets this week confirmed Senator Joni Ernst’s toxic record of voting to gut coverage protections for Iowans with pre-existing conditions from being discriminated against […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ Campaign Announcement for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District
Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in response to three-time failed IA-02 candidate Mariannette Miller Meeks’ decision to run yet again for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District: “Iowans rejected Mariannette Miller Meeks in 2008. They rejected her in 2010. They rejected her in 2014. And they will reject her in 2020. […]
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 […]