26 Dec 2017

McCombie Receives ‘A’ Rating from Technology & Manufacturing Association

By David Kubik

SAVANNA… This month, State Rep. Tony McCombie (IL-71) received an ‘A’ rating from the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) in their 2017 Legislative Scorecard.

26 Dec 2017

Boulton for Iowa Campaign Launches “Team Boulton Mobilization Week”

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA-  State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, and the legislators who have endorsed his campaign will hold 13 rallies across the state to energize and mobilize Democratic activists ahead of the 2018 legislative session.

20 Dec 2017

Gov. Reynolds commends passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement Wednesday, commending passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act:

19 Dec 2017

Republicans Prioritize Corporate Tax Giveaways at Expense of Working Families in Iowa

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party

Des Moines, IA - With the latest version of their tax plan, Republicans yet again put millionaires, billionaires, and giant corporations over American families. The final Republican tax bill provides even bigger tax breaks to the very wealthiest, at the expense of children and the middle-class in Iowa.   

15 Dec 2017

Nate Boulton’s Statement on Proposed Republican Tax Plan

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA - State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, made the following statement in reaction to the tax proposal release by Governor Reynolds and the Republicans.

14 Dec 2017

Eight Sheriffs Across Iowa Endorse Fred Hubbell for Governor

By Fred Hubbell for Governor

Today, in the latest sign of momentum for Fred Hubbell’s campaign for governor, eight sheriffs from all across Iowa are endorsing Fred for governor, citing his commitment to a smart public safety approach that includes investing in community-based mental health services.

Sheriffs endorsing Fred include:

  • Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek, Johnson County and former President of Iowa State Sheriffs And Deputies Association

14 Dec 2017

Iowa Democratic Party Calls on Governor Reynolds to Remove Representative Steve King from Campaign Committee

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
King’s recent statement against diversity insults Iowa and the United States.  
13 Dec 2017

Boulton’s Statement on Reynolds’ Budget Hearing

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA- State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, made the following statement after Governor Reynolds’ budget hearing.

13 Dec 2017

Boulton Campaign Holds Office Opening, Day of Action Events

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA- This weekend, the Boulton Campaign for Governor will hold four Day of Action Events, one of which will double as an office opening celebration in Des Moines. Volunteers will canvass for petition signatures in the cities of Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Ames and Des Moines. Last week, volunteers in Iowa City participated in a Day of Action, collecting over 100 signatures.

12 Dec 2017

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Reynolds’ Refusal to Remove King from Campaign Committee

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party

Des Moines, IA – In her weekly press conference, Governor Kim Reynolds made it clear that despite his unacceptable comments, she would not be removing Representative Steve King from her campaign committee. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price has responded with the following statement:

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