Iowa Republicans Can’t Hide From Their Record Endangering IVF
Iowa Republicans Can’t Hide From Their Record Endangering IVF Zaun, Miller-Meeks, Nunn and Feenstra supported 2019 version of House bill that would put IVF at risk As poll after poll shows overwhelming support for IVF, Iowa Republicans are desperately running from their long records endangering access to and even criminalizing IVF treatments. Yesterday, Senator Brad Zaun tried to claim […]
Iowa Democratic Party Notice of Constituency Caucus Elections in March
Iowa Democratic Party Notice of Constituency Caucus Elections in March Pursuant to Article 6, Section 3, Sub-section D of the Constitution of the Iowa Democratic Party, the: Stonewall Caucus; Progressive Caucus; Native American Caucus; Armed Forces/Veterans’ Caucus; Latino Caucus; Labor Caucus; Asian American and Pacific Isalander Caucus; and Black Caucus of the Iowa Democratic Party […]
They’ll Remember in November: Iowans Share how AEAs have Changed Their Lives
They’ll Remember in November: Iowans Share how AEAs have Changed Their Lives Stories from the constituents that Iowa Republicans ignored in passing Governor Reynolds’ plan to defund AEAs Iowa Republicans are ignoring Iowa voters. Yesterday, Republicans passed a partisan bill that guts essential services provided by our Area Education Agencies (AEAs). Constituents rebuked their plan […]
Iowa Democrats Call on House Republicans to ‘Get it Together’ and Fund U.S. Government
Iowa Democrats Call on House Republicans to ‘Get it Together’ and Fund U.S. Government Iowa Democrats are tired of the time-old Republican tradition of kicking the can down the road, especially when they do so on a time-sensitive issue of critical importance like funding the United States government. Two weeks ago, rather than pass a […]
Iowa Businesses Agree, Republicans’ “Religious Freedom For All” Bill is Bad for State’s Economy
Iowa Businesses Agree, Republicans’ “Religious Freedom For All” Bill is Bad for State’s Economy Local Businesses, Chambers of Commerce are Against Republican Bill that Stokes Culture War While Iowa Senate Republicans would like you to think that their “Religious Freedom for All” Bill, is just that, here’s the truth: this bill will make it harder […]
Senate Republicans Block IVF Protections — Will House Republicans Refuse to Protect Freedom Too?
Senate Republicans Block IVF Protections — Will House Republicans Refuse to Protect Freedom Too? Today, Senate Republicans blocked a bill to protect Iowans’ right to access IVF treatment, once again putting Iowan women’s freedom to decide what they do with their bodies at risk. Senator Joni Ernst said today that it’s “not yet” time for Congress to […]
Congressional Republicans Come Back from Two-Week Vacation looking Ready to do Absolutely Nothing As House Republicans return today from their two-week vacation to continue their leadership over the most ineffective Congress in U.S. history, Iowans and Americans nationwide watch and see if they can do their jobs and pass a bill. “Republicans’ two-week vacation has […]
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 […]