FACT CHECK: Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted twice to ban IVF; she says otherwise
FACT CHECK: Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted twice to ban IVF; she says otherwise Mariannette Miller-Meeks claims to have “never voted to ban IVF” after voting to ban IVF twice Mariannette Miller-Meeks would like you to believe that she “unequivocally supports IVF treatment” and has “NEVER voted to restrict or ban it.” But Miller-Meeks’ actions speak louder than […]
ICYMI: Iowa rules for 6-week abortion ban clear legislative hurdle as courts consider legality
ICYMI: Iowa rules for 6-week abortion ban clear legislative hurdle as courts consider legality On the heels of Arizona passing a near-total ban on abortion, Iowa Republicans are set to argue their own extreme ban Iowa Republicans passed a framework this week for Governor Reynolds’ six-week abortion ban as they continue their crusade against women’s reproductive rights. This […]
IDP Announces Two Winners of Marshalltown Regional IDP Awards
IDP Announces Two Winners of Marshalltown Regional IDP Awards The Iowa Democratic Party officially announced the Outstanding Democratic Party Volunteer and the Regional Rising Star Awardees on April 4 at a regional event hosted by the IDP in Marshalltown. Joshua Drewelow of Marshall County was awarded the IDP Rising Star award, and Scott Devries of […]
Reynolds’ Proposal Forces AEA to Slash Budget by Millions, Lay Off Employees
Reynolds’ Proposal Forces AEA to Slash Budget by Millions, Lay Off Employees “I just can’t see with all those cuts [that] there will be no reduction in our staffing.” Green Hills AEA (GHAEA) announced that Governor Reynolds’ anti-AEA legislation has forced them to cut $3 million from their budget by July 1, and an additional […]
While Miller-Meeks hides from her constituents, Christina Bohannan runs toward them
While Miller-Meeks hides from her constituents, Christina Bohannan runs toward them Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks can’t hide from her record on IVF. Iowa Democrats won’t let voters forget Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’s record of supporting a ban on IVF. Representative Miller-Meeks previously went on record in support of the Life At Conception Act, which would have threatened […]
Iowa Democrats Condemn AG Brenna Bird’s Halting of Access to Emergency Contraceptives for Sexual Assault Victims
Iowa Democrats Condemn AG Brenna Bird’s Halting of Access to Emergency Contraceptives for Sexual Assault Victims ICYMI: “Will Iowa pay for rape victims’ emergency contraceptives? AG’s audit not ready for release.” Republican Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is baselessly halting access to emergency contraceptives for sexual assault victims under the guise of an “audit” that […]
MISSING: Rep. Miller-Meeks returns to Iowa for three weeks, so far plans no public town halls
MISSING: Rep. Miller-Meeks returns to Iowa for three weeks, so far plans no public town halls Representatives Miller-Meeks has planned multiple meetings with private businesses, but none with her constituents. Why won’t she hear Iowans’ concerns? Where is Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks? While the U.S. House is on recess for three weeks, giving legislators time to […]
Reynolds Heads to Perry After Taking Campaign Cash from Tyson Foods
Reynolds Heads to Perry After Taking Campaign Cash from Tyson Foods Reynolds Accepted at Least $5,000 from Tyson Foods, has Glossed Over Past Labor Violations by the Company Governor Reynolds is meeting with leaders in Perry today after Tyson Foods, a company from which she’s accepted at least $5,000 in campaign contributions, announced it’s closing […]
Republicans Continue to Ignore Pleas from Iowans, Move Forward with Unpopular AEA Reforms
Republicans Continue to Ignore Pleas from Iowans, Move Forward with Unpopular AEA Reforms Iowa Republicans are moving forward with dismantling Iowa AEAs while ignoring pleas from constituents to protect them. Iowa’s students who need extra assistance are the ones who will be hurt the most. In passing this bill, Iowa Republicans blatantly disregarded the thousands of […]
Reproductive Freedom Isn’t Just a Buzzword Iowans speak up about effects of Republican’s extreme proposals by Rita Hart, Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party Read Rita’s Column in the Times-Republican, linked here. — Sara Carspecken, a registered nurse in Fort Dodge, has been working in prenatal and postpartum care for more than 14 years. In […]