16 Nov 2017

Gov. Rauner appoints Joseph Klinger to be acting director for IEMA

By Elizabeth Tomev

Klinger succeeds James Joseph, now with FEMA

SPRINGFIELD (Nov. 13) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced that he has appointed Joseph G. Klinger as acting director for the state’s Emergency Management Agency.

Klinger has worked for the state since 1988 and previously served as IEMA’s assistant director from January 2007 to May 2010, interim director from May 2010 to February 2011, and most recently as deputy director since February 2015. 

16 Nov 2017

Biss campaign releases video comparing Pritzker's tax return evasion to Trump's

By Tom Elliott

EVANSTON, Ill. - Today, the Biss campaign released a new video encouraging voters to hold Democratic candidates to the same standard to which they held Donald Trump and demand that J.B. Pritzker fulfill the pledge he made seven months ago to release his income tax returns.

“It's Not That Complex”

15 Nov 2017

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Election 2017

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party

Des Moines, IA – Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on the results from the 2017 municipal elections in Iowa:

15 Nov 2017

Fred Hubbell To Launch Statewide ‘Mental Health Tour,’ Discussing His Vision to Restore Mental Health Care Across Iowa

By Fred Hubbell for Governor

During Four-Day, 10-Stop Tour, Fred Will Visit Mental Health Facilities and Local Jails, and Join Roundtable Discussions In Every Corner of State

Fred Will Be Joined By County Sheriffs, Mental Health Professionals, and Community Leaders to Discuss Solutions To Iowa’s Growing Mental Health Crisis

14 Nov 2017

Iowa Democratic Party Welcomes GOP Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel and Former Press Secretary Sean Spicer to Iowa

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Democratic Party would like to welcome chair of the national Republican Party Ronna Romney McDaniel and former Trump Press Secretary Sean Spicer to the great state of Iowa.  
14 Nov 2017

2018 Official Caucus and Convention Call*

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party

*These dates are in accordance with the Iowa Code, Sections 43.92, and 43.4; and the Iowa Democratic Party Constitution, Article II Section 2 and Article VI Section 8.

14 Nov 2017

Governor takes bill action on Nov 9, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Nov. 9, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill:

Bill No.: SB 0734

An Act Concerning Local Government

Action: Vetoed

Veto Message for SB 734

November 9, 2017

To the Honorable Members of The Illinois Senate

100th General Assembly:

14 Nov 2017

Governor Reynolds Ignores Opportunity for Leadership in Schmett-Saudi Case

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
Reynolds is waiting on ‘third parties’ to tell her what to do about two of her fundraisers.
 
14 Nov 2017

Fred Hubbell Releases New TV and First Radio Ad Addressing Mental Health Crisis, Highlighting Commitment To Fight For Quality Care For All Iowans

By Remi Yamamoto

Ads Feature Hubbells Stepping Up To Help Address Iowa's 'Brutal' Mental Health Crisis

Fred Hubbell: 'They’ve Got People In The Hallways Lying In Beds With No Place To Go. That’s Just Not How We Take Care Of People. That’s Not How We Build Our State.'

07 Nov 2017

Biss for Illinois launches new digital ad, "BSBS," denouncing unprecedented spending in gubernatorial race

By Tom Elliott

EVANSTON - This morning, Illinois State Senator and Democratic candidate for Governor Daniel Biss released a new digital ad, "BSBS." Modeled after a pharmaceutical commercial, the video speaks to voters frustrated with billionaires buying elections by highlighting the epidemic of "Big Spending Billionaire Syndrome," and presents middle-class progressive Daniel Biss as the cure.

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