Statement from IDP Chair Rita Hart on Iowa Republicans’ Bill to Codify Union-Busting
Statement from IDP Chair Rita Hart on Iowa Republicans’ Bill to Codify Union-Busting Following today’s outcry from Iowans concerned about Iowa Republicans’ bill to codify union-busting into Iowa law, IDP Chair Rita Hart issued the following statement: “Iowa’s history with labor is one overflowing with stories to tell. We didn’t get to where we are […]
Iowa Democratic Party Notice of Climate, Disability, and Rural Caucus Elections
Iowa Democratic Party Notice of Climate, Disability, and Rural Caucus Elections Pursuant to Article 6, Section 3, Sub-section D of the Constitution of the Iowa Democratic Party, the Climate Caucus, Disability Caucus, and Rural Caucus of the Iowa Democratic Party will hold elections over the next week for the purposes of electing new officers. The […]
Announcement: Outstanding Democratic Party Volunteer and Rising Star Award Winners
Announcement: Outstanding Democratic Party Volunteer and Rising Star Award Winners The Iowa Democratic Party officially announced the Outstanding Democratic Party Volunteer and the Regional Rising Star Awardees this past weekend at IDP’s Council Bluffs Regional Event. Lisa Lima, of Pottawattamie County, was awarded the IDP Rising Star in the Region award, and Candella Foley-Finchem, of […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Republicans Attempts to Reduce Transparency
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Republicans Attempts to Reduce Transparency IDP Chair Rita Hart issued the following statement after the senate passed Senate File 2311 which allows agencies to bypass the auditor’s office. “Governor Reynolds and Senate Republicans are making one of the best cases for why our state needs to elect some real balance […]
Iowa Democratic Party’s Statement on Ako Abdul-Samad’s Retirement
Iowa Democratic Party’s Statement on Ako Abdul-Samad’s Retirement Abdul-Samad has been serving in the Iowa House of Representatives for nearly two decades Today, Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad announced his retirement from the Iowa House of Representatives. IDP Chair Rita Hart, and Chair of the IDP Black Caucus Al Womble, issued the following statements: “Ako’s nearly two […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Governor Reynolds’ Anti-AEA Proposals
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Governor Reynolds’ Anti-AEA Proposals Governor Reynolds has outdone herself, once again finding another way to take vital services away from Iowans. Even with the changes she was forced to make after families, students, and educators from across Iowa told her just how wrong she was, this AEA bill remains bad […]
Republicans Refuse to Investigate Reported Deaths, Abuse, and Neglect in Iowa Care Facilities; Democrats Go to Work
Republicans Refuse to Investigate Reported Deaths, Abuse, and Neglect in Iowa Care Facilities; Democrats Go to Work Iowa Democrats Move to Protect Iowa Seniors Iowa Senate Democrats have announced a new legislative package to support Iowa’s seniors living in Iowa nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Even though Iowa Republicans rejected Democrats’ request to investigate […]
IDP Statement on Mayorkas Impeachment
IDP Statement on Mayorkas Impeachment Iowa Democratic Party Statement on last night’s vote. “Mariannette Miller Meeks, Zach Nunn, and our entire congressional delegation showed us exactly what their priorities are last night. Instead of working across the aisle to do anything concrete towards addressing the border crisis, like the Senate negotiators did, they all followed […]
Iowa Democratic Party Notice of Senior/Retiree’s Constituency Caucus Election
Iowa Democratic Party Notice of Senior/Retiree’s Constituency Caucus Election Pursuant to Article 6, Section 3, Sub-section D of the Constitution of the Iowa Democratic Party, the Senior/Retiree’s Caucus of the Iowa Democratic Party will hold elections February 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. for the purposes of electing new officers. The positions up for election are […]
Iowa Republicans are Focused on Dividing Iowa
Iowa Republicans are Focused on Dividing Iowa ICYMI: Local elections in Iowa could become partisan under proposed bill Iowa Republicans have shown that they’re not just happy to put politics over people — they’re openly embracing it. Even though the country is more divided than ever, Republicans have brought forward legislation that would make local […]