Iowa GDP the Worst in the Nation Under Governor Kim Reynolds
Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth numbers for each state and found that Iowa’s GDP shrank by 0.7% in the second quarter, the worst growth numbers in the nation. This is particularly bad news in light of the Reynolds Budget Crisis, which was caused by special interest handouts that clearly failed to boost […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Senator Bill Dix’s Latest Actions on Sexual Harassment in the State Capitol
In the wake of yet another announcement from Senator Dix in regards to his largely secret and partisan plan to deal with sexual harassment in the State Capitol, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “Today’s announcement is yet another example of why Senator Bill Dix cannot be trusted as the leader […]
Iowa Democratic Party Raises Concerns About Reynolds’ Fiscal Priorities Ahead of Budget Hearings
As the state prepares for budget hearings, the Iowa Democratic Party reminds Iowans about their site ReynoldsBudgetCrisis.org, a resource to get the facts about Kim Reynolds’ budgetary mismanagement and misplaced priorities. “Make no mistake, the Reynolds Budget Crisis is not just bad luck or, as Governor Reynolds says, a slow farm economy. It is the result […]
TBT: Governor Reynolds Expresses “Faith” in Senator Bill Dix to Handle Sexual Harassment
In light of several announcements and explanations from Senator Bill Dix this week concerning sexual harassment in the State Senate, the Iowa Democratic Party is throwing it back to when Governor Reynolds gave Dix her full support following the verdict in the Kirsten Anderson case, which she still has not withdrawn. In the immediate aftermath of the […]
GOP TAX PLAN HURTS IOWA WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES
House Republicans, including Rod Blum, David Young, and Steve King, voted today increase taxes on middle class families and provide massive giveaways to billionaires and wealthy corporations. Currently, Senate Republicans are debating their tax plan in committee. The latest edition of their plan calls for permanent tax break for the richest, paid for by cutting health care and […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on State Senate Sexual Harassment Investigation
Today, following Senator Bill Dix’s refusal to release the findings of an internal investigation in to allegations of rampant sexual harassment in the State Capitol, the Iowa Democratic Party is calling for accountability. “From the very beginning of this scandal nearly four years ago, Bill Dix has consistently blocked any attempt to find out more […]
Congressional District 1 Stop the GOP Tax Scam Rallies
Next Tuesday, Democrats in the first district are holding multiple Stop the GOP Tax Scam Rallies as a part of their week of action. The purpose of the rallies is to raise awareness about the disastrous consequences passage of this bill would have on our communities and our country. Details for the rallies below. “Stop […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Dr. Todd Wendt in Senate District 3
Today, Dr. Todd Wendt won the Democratic Special Nominating Convention in Senate District 3. Troy Price, the chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, released the following statement on Dr. Wendt’s candidacy: “Congratulations to Dr. Todd Wendt on becoming the Democratic Nominee for Iowa’s Third Senate District. Our supporters and volunteers in the district are ready […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Veterans Day
Today, the Iowa Democratic Party released the following statement from Chair Troy Price marking the celebration of Veterans Day. “Today we take the time to say thank you to the brave Americans who have sacrificed so much for our country. Our veterans and the values they represent constantly remind us of the importance of our […]
Governor Reynolds Ignores Opportunity for Leadership in Schmett-Saudi Case
Reynolds is waiting on ‘third parties’ to tell her what to do about two of her fundraisers. In her weekly press conference earlier this week, Governor Reynolds tried to minimize her ties to GOP power couple Connie and Kim Schmett and passed off any responsibility for responding to the allegations that the couple took money from Saudi […]