ICYMI: Iowa Congressional Republicans Called Out For Doubling Down on Budget-Busting Corporate Giveaways
Des Moines Register Editorial Board Says the “GOP refuses to learn the obvious lesson that tax cuts do not pay for themselves” The Trump tax law has not helped working Iowans, but that didn’t stop Iowa’s Republican congressional delegation from doubling down on more tax cuts for the rich by voting for the Trump tax […]
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price to Visit Iowa Colleges and Universities on “Reynolds Record: Higher Education Cuts” Tour
This week, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price will be traveling to Iowa’s community colleges and universities to discuss how Governor Reynolds’ wasteful corporate giveaways have come at the expense of funding for higher education, shortchanging a generation of Iowans. By 2025, 68 percent of all Iowa jobs are expected to require education and training […]
Reynolds Roundup: Another Week, Another Crop of Bad Headlines for Governor Reynolds
Bad weeks have become a pattern with Governor Reynolds. With headlines ranging from yet another ethics scandal to more problems with sexual harassment in her administration, Reynolds’ outlook gets worse and worse by the day. “Week after week, Governor Reynolds cannot escape the consequences of her ethically challenged administration. Anyone who takes more than a […]
More Bad News for Reynolds Campaign as Two Elections Watchers Move Governor’s Race to “Toss Up”
Following Iowa Poll Showing Reynolds Lagging, Inside Elections and Daily Kos Become Fifth and Sixth Election Forecasters to Downgrade Her Chances This week, Inside Elections and Daily Kos both moved the gubernatorial race in Iowa to a toss up, becoming the fifth and sixth outlets to do so. This comes after weeks of bad headlines for Governor Reynolds, including […]
PRESS CONFERENCE: J.D. Scholten and Siouxland Community Highlight Republicans’ Rural Health Care Crisis
Watch the full press conference here. Today, 4th District Congressional candidate J.D. Scholten held a press conference in Sioux City as part of the “Republican Rural Health Care Crisis Tour.” Joined by State Senate Candidate Jackie Smith and Representative Tim Kacena, Scholten and members of the Siouxland community discussed the impact of Governor Reynolds’ and Iowa […]
The $2.2 Billion Press Call: Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Tim Gannon and Iowa Farmers Speak Out Against Escalating Trade War
While Governor Reynolds and Secretary Naig Have Let the Trade War Spiral Out of Control, The Hour of Need Grows Late for Iowa Farmers. Audio Available Upon Request. Time is running out for the Trump Administration to end this devastating Trade War before Iowa farmers take a $2.2 billion hit. Despite this, Governor Kim Reynolds and […]
FRIDAY: J.D. Scholten Takes Republican Rural Health Care Crisis Tour to Sioux City
**MEDIA ADVISORY** FRIDAY: J.D. Scholten Takes Republican Rural Health Care Crisis Tour to Sioux City On Friday, 4th District Congressional candidate J.D. Scholten will be holding a press conference as part of the “Republican Rural Health Care Crisis Tour” in Sioux City. Joined by State Senate Candidate Jackie Smith and Representative Tim Kacena, Scholten and […]
TOMORROW: “The $2.2 Billion Press Call” Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Tim Gannon and Iowa Farmers Speak Out Against Escalating Trade War
**MEDIA ADVISORY** The $2.2 Billion Press Call: Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Tim Gannon and Iowa Farmers Speak Out Against Escalating Trade War While Governor Reynolds and Secretary Naig Have Let the Trade War Spiral Out of Control, The Hour of Need Grows Late for Iowa Farmers. Time is running out for the Trump Administration to […]
Iowa Democratic Party Statement on National Voter Registration Day
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, Iowa Democratic Party Third Vice Chair and Voter Outreach Activist June Owens released the following statement: There is no act more crucial to the future of our state and our country than that of voting. This year, in particular, it is important that each and every one of […]
TOMORROW: Iowa Democratic Party to Launch “Republican Rural Health Care Crisis Tour” with Tim Gannon and J.D. Scholten
**MEDIA ADVISORY** TOMORROW: Iowa Democratic Party to Launch “Republican Rural Health Care Crisis Tour” with Tim Gannon and J.D. Scholten On Tuesday, Secretary of Agriculture candidate Tim Gannon and 4th District Congressional candidate J.D. Scholten will be holding roundtable discussions as part of the “Republican Rural Care Health Crisis Tour.” Gannon and Scholten will be meeting with community members to hear the impact of Governor […]