Joint Statement from the Iowa Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Iowa on Inclement Weather
In light of today’s weather, the Republican Party of Iowa and the Iowa Democratic Party have issued the following joint statement about tonight’s caucuses: “The Iowa Caucuses will continue as planned this evening. We recognize the hardship that today’s weather could cause for some caucus-goers to get to their caucus site this evening. However, after reviewing Iowa Code […]
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price to Join Coalition of Educators and Labor Leaders at Cedar Falls Rally
WHO: Americans for Democratic Action, AFSCME Council 61, Hawkeye Area Labor Council; Iowa State Education Association, Teamsters Local 238, Indivisible SD32/HD63, UNI United Faculty, and Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price. WHERE: 6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-5243, United States WHEN: Friday, February 2, 2018 WHY: Members of a number of organizations, including Americans for Democratic Action, AFSCME […]
Iowa Democratic Party Black Caucus Chair Jamie Woods Celebrates Beginning of Black History Month
Iowa Democratic Party Black Caucus Chair Jamie Woods released the following statement in celebration of the first day of Black History Month: “As we mark the beginning of Black History Month in this particularly divisive era, I want to express my gratitude and admiration for those in the African American community who have been pillars […]
ICYMI: Editorial Slams Gov. Reynolds for Budget Crisis Failures
“Iowa is broke. Its agencies are scrambling. Its educational system is bleeding. Medicaid is a shameful mess. And mental health services are wholly inadequate.” Today, the Quad City Times published a blistering editorialcriticizing Governor Reynolds for her mismanagement of the state budget and blatantly irresponsible policy priorities. Excerpts from the editorial can be found below. Quad City Times: Editorial: […]
Bipartisan Backlash: ReynoldsCare Draws Fire From Both Sides of the Aisle as Program Continues to Fail
Republicans and Democrats don’t often find common ground easily, but lawmakers are coming together in force to voice serious concerns about Reynolds’ management of the Medicaid system. “Legislators see the writing on the wall. They know ReynoldsCare is hurting Iowans and that we need to pursue drastic reform. It’s absolutely baffling that the Governor continues […]
Reynolds, Republicans Throw Money at Water Quality
“It’s not a great bill for actually cleaning up water” Today, Iowa Republicans approved a water quality bill crafted behind closed doors with special interests and zero input from Democrats. The bill spends millions of Iowa taxpayer dollars with little accountability, diverts millions from public schools, and makes no substantive changes to actually clean Iowa’s impaired […]
REMINDER: Reynolds’ Record on Literacy Leaves Iowa Kids Behind
Today, as the Governor attempts to whitewash her record on literacy, the Iowa Democratic Party is reminding Iowans about the real consequences kids are facing because of Reynolds’ starvation of our education system. “It’s incredibly ironic that Governor Reynolds is giving herself a pat on the back today when thousands of Iowa kids are being […]
Republicans Bash Reynolds’ Health Care Cuts
GOP: Massive Cut to ReynoldsCare “Doesn’t Make Sense” Even Iowa Republicans are speaking out against Governor Kim Reynolds’ proposed massive cuts to health care in the state. The AP reported that members of the Governors own party say that her proposed $10 million in cuts to ReynoldsCare don’t make sense and that “there isn’t enough data to […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown
Last night, despite one party being in control of all levers of power, the government shut down. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on the debacle in D.C.: “This government shutdown is the direct result of the Republican Party’s refusal to engage in productive bipartisanship. This is the first time ever that the […]
Caucus 101: Attendee Info Sessions
Caucus 101 sessions will provide an overview of what caucus attendees can expect on Caucus Night 2018. We will discuss the general agenda and flow of caucus night; explain the various positions being elected and how to run for them; describe the process of electing delegates, alternates, and committee members; and answer questions. Caucus 101: […]