Iowa Democratic Party Holds Firm in Fight to Protect Iowa Voting Rights
In recognition of National Voter Registration Day, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on voting rights in Iowa: “The right for every American to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. Exercising that right levels the playing field and ensures that every person in this country – regardless of who you […]
VOTER REGISTRATION DAY REMINDER: Reynolds, Pate & the Politically Motivated Push to Disenfranchise Iowa Voters
Voter I.D. laws poised to cost our already cash-strapped State millions, while Russian hack attempt swept under the rug. Today, on Voter Registration Day, the Iowa Democratic Party is reminding Iowa residents of Governor Kim Reynolds and Secretary of State Paul Pate’s work to disenfranchise Iowa voters. Their active support of policies to limit access to the […]
Republican Party of Iowa and Iowa Democratic Party Announce 2018 Caucus to Convention Dates
The Republican Party of Iowa and the Iowa Democratic Party have officially set the dates for the 2018 Caucus to Convention process. “The Iowa caucuses represent the very best of American democracy. As we head into 2018, Iowa Republicans and Democrats are glad to renew our continued commitment to a fair, open and honest caucus to […]
Iowa Democratic Party Disability Caucus to Hold First Accessibility, Inclusion, and Outreach Conference
Next month, the Iowa Democratic Party Disability Caucus will hold its first Accessibility, Inclusion, and Outreach Conference in Cedar Rapids. Spearheaded by Disability Caucus under the leadership of Chair Catherine Crist, the conference will teach activists how to communicate effectively with legislators, self-advocate, and participate in the structure of the Democratic Party. Campaigns and organizers […]
Iowa Democratic Party Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting the American Dream
The State Central Committee passed several resolutions in support of DACA and with guidance regarding the recent streak of hate incidents in Iowa. Today, the State Central Committee of the Iowa Democratic Party officially announced several resolutions reaffirming the Party’s commitment to protecting the American Dream for all residents of Iowa. “Our goal with these […]
#TBT: Governor Reynolds Fundraising On Fiscal Responsibility
Instead of Addressing Reynolds Budget Crisis, Governor Holds Political Fundraiser Today, the day after Governor Kim Reynolds announced she would be borrowing an additional $13 million from Iowa’s rainy-day fund to close the gap created by the Reynolds Budget Crisis, the Iowa Democratic Party is throwing it back to a hilarious fundraising email she sent […]
Reynolds Ducks Self-Inflicted Budgetary Disaster
Today, a spokesperson for Governor Kim Reynolds announced that the Governor would be ducking responsibility for the Reynolds Budget Crisis and risk waiting until 2018 to fix the massive budget issues facing the state. Five years ago, the state of Iowa had a budget surplus of nearly $1 billion and another $600 million in reserves, but today the Reynolds […]
REYNOLDS RECORD: Governor Reynolds Tells Cash-Strapped Iowa Towns to Clean Up Her Budget Mess
As Iowa grapples with the Reynolds Budget Crisis, Governor Reynolds tells towns and schools they’re on their own to tighten their belts and solve her shortfall In her press conference today, Governor Reynolds callously told cash-strapped local towns and schools across Iowa that they’re on the hook to clean up her budgetary mess. When asked […]
REYNOLDS RECORD: Governor Reynolds Supports Bill That Would Decimate Health Care in Iowa
In Exclusive Statement to Breitbart, Reynolds Comes Out In Favor Of Disastrous Graham-Cassidy Block Grant Health Care Bill. Graham-Cassidy Would Strip $2.3 Billion in Funding from Iowa by 2027. In an exclusive statement to the far-right news organization Breitbart, Governor Kim Reynolds came out in support of the most recent attempt to repeal Obamacare in the Senate. […]
ICYMI: DMR Investigation Highlights Impact of Reynolds Budget Crisis on Iowa Towns
In a recent investigation, the Des Moines Register discovered that the Reynolds Budget Crisis, set into motion by the tax cuts then Lieutenant Governor Reynolds’ Administration enacted in 2013, is costing Iowa’s towns and cities millions of dollars, despite assurances that her massive corporate and special interest giveaways would not impact Iowa services. Thanks to the Reynolds […]