Iowa Democratic Party Announces 2018 Hall of Fame Celebration with Keynote Speaker Governor Jay Inslee
On Saturday, June 23rd, the Iowa Democratic Party will hold our annual Hall of Fame Celebration with keynote speaker Governor Jay Inslee of Washington. Under Governor Jay Inslee’s leadership, Washington state has been a beacon of progress for the nation, expanding access to voting rights, taking steps to reduce gun violence, providing paid sick and the best […]
ICYMI: New AP Report Exposes Reynolds Administration Revolving Door
A new report out today from the AP shows a problematic revolving door in the Administration of Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. Already facing a public outcry over her mishandling of sexual harassment within her Administration as well as her recent appointment of her father to a state government position, these latest revelations only heighten the public perception […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Reynolds Signing the Most Extreme Abortion Ban in the Country
After Kim Reynolds signed the most extreme abortion ban in the country into law today, Iowa Democratic Party Vice Chair Andrea Phillips released the following statement: “With a stroke of her pen, Governor Kim Reynolds just gave Iowa the most restrictive law limiting women’s health across the United States. This new law will put lives […]
**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 […]