Chicago - Daniel Biss released the following statement in response to Governor Rauner's inclusion of private school vouchers in the most recent school funding proposal.

Chicago, IL – Today, Daniel Biss announced the endorsement of former Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon.

 

Iowans work hard to provide for their families. Most stick to pretty tight budgets and account for every dollar they spend. When loved ones are counting on you, there’s no room to be irresponsible or go on spending sprees.

Families have to be smart with their money so they can pay bills, buy groceries and gas, and save for their children’s college education.

We should be able to count on our leaders to exercise the same good judgment.

DES MOINES, IA – Today, Fred Hubbell announced endorsements from the following current and former members of the Iowa Legislature, who join former Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson as Fred Hubbell supporters:

Representative Cindy Winckler, Davenport

Representative Mary Mascher, Iowa City

Representative Helen Miller, Fort Dodge

Representative Ruth Ann Gaines, Des Moines

CHICAGO, IL – Today, Daniel Biss announced the endorsement of Senator Pat McGuire.

"Daniel Biss applies his smarts, heart, and work ethic to solving a greater range of state problems than anyone I know," said Pat McGuire. "Time and again, I've seen Daniel devise bold solutions, refine them through compromise, and win bipartisan support for measures that strengthen Illinois families and communities.

Chicago - Daniel Biss released the following statement in response to Governor Rauner's veto of HB2622, a bill Daniel sponsored to create a state-sponsored workers' compensation insurance company.

The Great River Labor Federation (GRALF), AFL-CIO, and its Chapters have voted to endorse the listed candidates for the September 12 School Board elections.

GRALF has adopted criteria for endorsement which includes completing a GRALF candidate questionnaire, interviewing and receiving the recommendation from the GRAL’s Working Iowa Neighbor’s Committee (WIN) and passing a vote of endorsement of delegates at an official GRALF delegate meeting.

DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2017) (readMedia)-- BETTENDORF, IOWA – The Bettendorf Education Association (BEA) and the Davenport Education Association (DEA) recommend the following candidates for the Bettendorf School Board and the Davenport School Board elections on Tuesday, September 12, 2017:

BETTENDORF

Andrew Champion, Maxine McEnany and Pepper Trahan

DAVENPORT

Allison Beck, Rodney Blackwell and Bruce Potts

Witness before Committee Reaffirms Sworn Testimony                                                                                                                                      

Thanks Prichard for Service to State and Country

DES MOINES, IA – Fred Hubbell provided the following statement:

“Representative Todd Prichard is a principled leader and public servant who has served his state and country with honor and distinction. It has been an honor to participate in the gubernatorial race with him and I look forward to working with him toward - as he eloquently put it - ‘a state government that puts people first.’”

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