Republicans threaten safe return to school
Kim Reynolds and Iowa Republicans in the Legislature are preventing our kids from returning safely to in-person school. Republican policies and failed leadership have allowed the COVID Delta Variant to...
View ArticleStatement on Texas Abortion Ban
Earlier this week, Gov. Reynolds said, "I believe and trust in Iowans to make the best health decisions for themselves and their families. I will continue to support individual liberty over government...
View ArticleIowa Republicans own Delta surge
Iowa Republicans need to stop gambling with our children’s lives, and start following the science. We need to listen to public health experts and epidemiologists, not Republican politicians and horse...
View ArticleEnsure fair representation: Share feedback on redistricting
Access details for three Iowa Redistricting virtual public input meetings will be available in mid-September at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetings/meetingsListComm?groupID=587&ga=89....
View ArticleLabor Day: Hard-working Iowans deserve better
Hard-working Iowans have faced a lot of challenges in recent years—wages that don’t keep up with inflation, a lack of child care options and a pandemic that has upended everything. Statehouse...
View ArticleBipartisan Infrastructure Bill is good for Iowa
We must lay the foundation for a robust & equitable recovery for all Iowans. The federal bipartisan infrastructure bill can jumpstart our efforts. It will allow us to overhaul our infrastructure,...
View ArticleWhat happened to local control in Iowa?
Governor Reynolds and legislative Republicans have usurped the authority of local governments 21 times since gaining power in 2017. They replaced local control with their one-size-fits-all...
View ArticleDemocrats invest $100 million in Iowa Affordable Housing
Iowans have another reason to be thankful that President Biden, Rep. Axne, and the Democratic Party passed the American Rescue Plan. Because of their leadership, Iowa is moving ahead with a...
View ArticleDelta surge is result of failed GOP leadership
“We are in this dangerous delta surge because of failed leadership from Iowa Republicans. They rejected $95 million to protect our students, have embraced vaccine skepticism, and continue to ignore our...
View ArticleSpecial session set for redistricting
Iowans deserve a fair redistricting process, without interference from politicians, and without partisan amendments. The Legislature should approve Plan 1 during the October 5 special session if it...
View ArticleIowa’s 2021 Redistricting Process
Iowa’s 2021 Redistricting Process: Estimated timeline and what to expect
View ArticleIowa Redistricting Plan 1 Released
Senate Democrats are reviewing Plan 1 to ensure it meets all the legal and constitutional requirements for redistricting. Iowans deserve a fair redistricting process, without partisan interference. We...
View ArticleIowans support fair, non-partisan maps
Iowa citizens have had their say on the first redistricting map. At both the federal and state levels, the districts have nearly the same number of voters and follow local government boundaries when...
View ArticleIf Iowa GOP rejects first map, that’s a clear signal they plan to gerrymander
“Let me be clear: There’s no legitimate reason for Legislative Republicans to reject this first map. If Republicans vote down the first map, that is a clear signal they are planning to gerrymander Iowa...
View ArticleIowa GOP is a step closer to rigging Iowa elections
This is a clear signal Republicans are willing to use a partisan gerrymander to keep themselves in power, regardless of the will of we the people. Now is the time for Iowans to make their voices heard,...
View ArticleRepublican leaders must rule out gerrymandering, accept second map
Republicans are threatening Iowa's fair, nonpartisan redistricting process. They have continually kept on the table the prospect of adopting a new, secret district map drawn by unknown lobbyists and...
View ArticleEconomy recovering thanks to Biden, Dems
Pres. Biden & Congressional Democrats provided much-needed help to Iowans through the ARP. Statehouse Republicans want to give more tax cuts for the wealthiest few. We support tax cuts for...
View ArticleNew butchery funding is good for rural economy
New Butchery Innovation & Revitalization grants, approved by the Legislature this year, will create good jobs and ensure fresh, healthy food moves seamlessly from farm to table.
View ArticleLet’s approve 2nd nonpartisan redistricting plan
If Republicans vote down the second map, that will be the clearest sign yet that they are rushing to gerrymander Iowa's legislative map and rig election outcomes in their favor. They can make a...
View ArticleSenate Dems vote for nonpartisan maps
Today, the Iowa Legislature approved a non-partisan redistricting plan in a strong, bipartisan vote. This is a win for all Iowans who care about our government and about our ability to come together,...
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