ICYMI: Iowa Democrats Introduce Reproductive Freedom Legislation
ICYMI: Iowa Democrats Introduce Reproductive Freedom Legislation Iowa Senate Democrats announced a legislative package on Tuesday morning that works to enshrine what the majority of Iowans already believe: that women have the right to choose what they do with their bodies. While Democrats are proposing legislation that would amend the state constitution to guarantee reproductive freedom and access to […]
Iowa Republicans Put Farm Bill on the Backburner, Leave Farmers Behind
Iowa Republicans Put Farm Bill on the Backburner, Leave Farmers Behind “[Producers] deserve far better than to be saddled with the consequences of politicians not doing their job.” – Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn Instead of standing up for Iowa farmers and negotiating a new Farm Bill, Iowa’s four Republican members of Congress have: Voted 15 […]
ICYMI: “Reynolds Might Have Heard Her Last Hurrah”
ICYMI: “Reynolds Might Have Heard Her Last Hurrah” Governor Reynolds has continued her streak of unpopular decisions in support of her efforts to remain the most unpopular governor in the United States — and Iowans have taken notice. ICYMI: Governor Reynolds went “all-in” on Ron DeSantis — emphasizing how out-of-touch she is with her voters, as DeSantis went […]
Iowa Democrats Celebrate Historic Economic Growth Under President Biden
Iowa Democrats Celebrate Historic Economic Growth Under President Biden The Iowa Democratic party expresses its sincere gratitude to President Joe Biden for the continued historic economic growth seen under his leadership. The 3.3% increase in the U.S. GDP last quarter reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s unwavering commitment to revitalizing our nation’s economy and fostering prosperity for all Americans from the […]
The Fight for Liberty: Iowa Democratic Party Statement on the 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
The Fight for Liberty: Iowa Democratic Party Statement on the 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade It has been fifty-one years since the Supreme Court ruled women have a constitutional right to make decisions about their bodies without the interference of politicians. Thanks to the efforts by Donald Trump and his Republican Party, that decision was overturned a year and a half […]
Mariannette Miller-Meeks Puts Pay for Active Duty Military Members at Risk with Vote to Shut Down Government
Mariannette Miller-Meeks Puts Pay for Active Duty Military Members at Risk with Vote to Shut Down Government Today, Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted once again with the extreme MAGA wing of the GOP to shut down the federal government. She was the only member of Iowa’s congressional delegation to vote against funding the federal government. If Miller-Meeks had her […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on GOP Caucus Results
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on GOP Caucus Results Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart issued the following statement on the 2024 GOP Iowa caucus. “Tonight’s results put the stakes of this election on full display – not just for Iowans, but for the entire nation. Donald Trump and the entire Republican field spent every minute […]
Kim Reynolds is one of Caucus Night’s biggest losers
Kim Reynolds is one of Caucus Night’s biggest losers The results of the Iowa Republican Caucuses highlight how out-of-touch Governor Kim Reynolds is with Iowans. Reynolds’ favorite candidate, Ron DeSantis, is fighting for a distant second place. “I believe he can’t win,” Reynolds said of Donald Trump in a recent interview, “and I believe that Ron […]
IDP Chair Hart Thanks Caucus-Goers, Reminds Democrats to Request Presidential Preference Cards
IDP Chair Hart Thanks Caucus-Goers, Reminds Democrats to Request Presidential Preference Cards Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart issued the following statement regarding the 2024 Iowa Democratic Caucuses: “Iowa Democrats have shown that even in the face of sub-zero temperatures, they are committed to building a strong Party. Thank you to everyone who braved […]
IDP Chair Rita Hart Issues Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
IDP Chair Rita Hart Issues Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart issued a statement about the IDP’s efforts to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by celebrating diversity and inclusion: “Today is the federal holiday honoring the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Iowa […]