31 Oct 2017

Boulton Finishes Hometown Values Tour with Resounding Support

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA- State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for Governor, visited 26 rural Iowa counties in seven days during his Hometown Values Tour last week.

16 Oct 2017

Secretary of State Pate to conduct Iowa Youth Straw Poll on November 1

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is conducting the 2017 Iowa Youth Straw Poll in hundreds schools across Iowa on Wednesday, November 1. The goal of the Straw Poll is to engage students in a hands-on learning experience that will inspire them to participate in their community. Poll questions will include whether cities should allow the use and sale of fireworks, favorite school subject, favorite state university, and favorite superhero.

25 Sep 2017

Iowa Democratic Party Disability Caucus to Hold First Accessibility, Inclusion, and Outreach Conference

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
Des Moines, IA – Next month, the Iowa Democratic Party Disability Caucus will hold its first Accessibility, Inclusion, and Outreach Conference in Cedar Rapids.  
20 Sep 2017

Daniel Biss Statement on Child Care Assistance Program

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago - Daniel Biss released the following statement in response to Bruce Rauner's decision to roll back cuts to the Child Care Assistance Program.

20 Sep 2017

Nate Boulton’s Statement on Gov. Reynolds’ Refusal to Call Special Session

By Jordan Sabine

“Iowans are left wondering how Kim Reynolds will balance the budget”

Des Moines, IA - State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, made the following statement in reaction to Governor Kim Reynolds’ decision to ignore the budget crisis and refusing to call a special session to address the state’s budget shortfall:

20 Sep 2017

Nate Boulton’s Statement on Reynolds’ Support of Graham-Cassidy Bill

By Jordan Sabine

“Governor Reynolds fails to plan for Iowa’s long-term future by supporting bills that cut federal matching funds and grants”

Des Moines, IA- State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, made the following statement in reaction to Governor Kim Reynolds’ announcement of support for the Graham-Cassidy Block Grant Health Care bill:

19 Sep 2017

Steve Stadelman Endorses Daniel Biss for Governor

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago, IL – Today, Daniel Biss announced the endorsement of State Senator Steve Stadelman.

19 Sep 2017

Kim Reynolds On The Record

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
REYNOLDS RECORD: Governor Reynolds Tells Cash-Strapped Iowa Towns to Clean Up Her Budget Mess As Iowa grapples with the Reynolds Budget Crisis, Governor Reynolds tells towns and schools they’re on their own to tighten their belts and solve her shortfall  
18 Sep 2017

Reynolds-Gregg Announce the First Annual Governor Reynolds Harvest Festival

By Kim Reynolds for Iowa Committee

The annual Harvest Festival will be a family-friendly event supporting Governor Kim Reynolds

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the inaugural Kim Reynolds Harvest Festival. The family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds and will be filled with fun for the entire family.

14 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner will begin search for new poet laureate

By Jason Schaumburg

SPRINGFIELD (Sept. 13, 2017) – Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein has announced he is stepping away from the position effective Dec. 1, 2017.

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