Iowa Democratic Party Statement on the Passage of SF 481
Racist Anti-Immigrant Bill is a stain on our state. This evening, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 481. Iowa Democratic Chair Troy Price released this statement in response: “SF 481 is a pointless piece of legislation. It purposefully singles out hardworking, Iowa families and tells them they are not welcome. It will make our cities […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on the Tuition Hikes at the Iowa Regents Universities
Today, Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee Member and College and Young Democrats of Iowa President Danielle Templeton released the following statement in response to the proposed tuition hikes at the Regents Universities: “Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Republicans are directly responsible for the tuition hikes at the Regents Universities. Their special interest-driven priorities created […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on the 50 Year Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “Today, we remember a great American who fundamentally transformed our nation and our Democracy for the better. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is still alive and well, but unfortunately, […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on SF 481
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on Senate File 481: “SF 481 makes it clear that Iowa’s fields of opportunity are only available to the white immigrants who moved here before the Republican Party embraced xenophobia. This bill addresses a problem that does not exist, wastes the tax payer funded time […]
Pressure Ratchets Up on Reynolds to Increase Transparency Around Jamison Firing
Serious questions remain unanswered over a week later. As Kim Reynolds prepares for a public appearance this morning, pressure is mounting on the Governor to inform the public about the circumstances that led to her abrupt dismissal of Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison. When she announced Jamison’s termination, Reynolds claimed it was due to […]
**ICYMI** Quad City Times Editorial: Why does Gov. Reynolds suffer Steve King’s hate?
Congressman Steve King’s feud with the Parkland survivors is a black mark on the state of Iowa. Yet, Governor Reynolds has yet to say anything condemning King’s actions and still has him as the co-chair of her campaign. This weekend, the Quad City Times called Governor Reynolds out for her failure to stand up to hate. The […]
Reynolds Fails to Act for Rural Communities
As Governor Kim Reynolds heads through Western Iowa today, the Iowa Democratic Party is reminding rural voters that she has yet to take action on the Trump Tariffs endangering our farm economy, the heart of rural Iowa. Infuriated by Donald Trump’s stunt, China is considering a tariff on soybeans. Iowa is the second largest producer of […]
Impact of Reynolds Budget Crisis Cuts Hits Workforce Readiness First
Just a week after Governor Reynolds had her photo op with Ivanka Trump to brag about their supposed commitment to workforce readiness, she signed a bill that specifically targets the schools that will help us achieve that goal, while leaving her giveaways to corporations and Republican special interests that caused this budget crisis intact. Iowans who need […]
DNC Announces Iowa As Grant Recipient
Today the Democratic National Committee announced the Iowa Democratic Party as a recipient of a grant from the State Party Innovation Fund (SPIF), a first-of-its-kind, competitive grant program that incentivizes early organizing through state parties and supports efforts to engage local communities. The Iowa Democratic Party will receive $90,000, which will be used to help […]
Iowa Democratic Party Files FOIAs to Shed Light on Sexual Harassment at the Iowa Finance Authority
Following Governor Reynolds’ abrupt firing of Iowa Finance Authority Director Dave Jamison, the Iowa Democratic Party is asking for greater transparency around the circumstances of his termination through a Freedom of Information Act request. Despite her longtime friendship with the Director, Governor fired Jamison without a formal complaint being filed and without an official inquisition. […]