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Chairwoman Dvorsky reacts to the 23rd consecutive month of private sector job growth

by Sam Roecker

| Jobs & Economy, Press Release
February 3, 2012

DES MOINES – Following the release of the January jobs report this morning, showing the 23rd consecutive month of private sector job growth, Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky highlighted this success and credited the leadership of Democrats across the country: “Today’s jobs report showing 243,000 jobs added in January...
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Iowa Democrats encourage participation in state income tax check off program

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
February 1, 2012

DES MOINES – Each year Iowans have a chance to become involved in the Iowa Democratic Party, just by checking a box on their Iowa income tax form. This program is a vital resource to Democrats, especially in an election year where all signs indicate that Iowa will be a...
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College Dems: Irresponsible Voter ID Bill Bad for Iowa Students

by Sam Roecker

| Elections & Voting, Press Release
January 31, 2012

Voter ID bill to be officially introduced this week DES MOINES – College and Young Democrats of Iowa President Austin Frerick released the following statement today, as Secretary of State Matt Schultz’s irresponsible voter ID bill is expected to be officially introduced in the Legislature this week: “Restrictive voter ID...
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Branstad tries to build support for voter ID, alleges non-existent voter fraud

by Sam Roecker

| Elections & Voting, Press Release
January 30, 2012

Governor teams up with Secretary Schultz on voter ID law DES MOINES – Announcing his support for Secretary of State Matt Schultz’s voter ID bill today, Governor Branstad tried to build the case for such a law by alleging that voter fraud has happened in the state, while failing to...
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Chairwoman Dvorsky thanks Branstad for continuing to support anti-bullying conference

by Sam Roecker

| Education, Marriage Equality, Press Release
January 30, 2012

DES MOINES – The chairwoman of the Iowa Democratic Party today thanked Governor Branstad for reaffirming his support for the Iowa Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ Youth, following reports last week that he was seeking to remove his title from the anti-bullying event: “Governor Branstad has done the right thing by...
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Latham’s Citizens United endorsement nothing to be proud of

by Sam Roecker

| Elections & Voting, Press Release
January 26, 2012

Another special interest rushes to Latham’s side DES MOINES – Tom Latham’s popularity among conservative special interest groups with shady funding sources continues to grow, as Citizens United – the namesake behind the Supreme Court case allowing unlimited amounts of undisclosed money into politics – has announced their endorsement. “Tom...
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New voter ID bill ignores cost, places unnecessary barriers to voting

by Sam Roecker

| Elections & Voting, Press Release
January 26, 2012

Voter ID’s hidden costs would pile up DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz has introduced a new voter ID bill, which would enact unnecessary barriers to voting and potentially cost taxpayers millions of dollars. “Voter fraud is not and never has been a problem in Iowa, this...
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Is Gov. Branstad distancing himself from an anti-bullying conference?

by Sam Roecker

| Education, Marriage Equality, Press Release
January 25, 2012

Administration doesn’t deny reports that they distanced themselves from LGBTQ event DES MOINES – The Branstad administration is not denying a report that it sought to remove its title from the “Iowa Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ Youth,” leading many Iowans to question why the governor would distance himself from an...
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Democratic Leaders React to the State of the Union Address

by Sam Roecker

| Education, Environment, Health Care, Jobs & Economy, Press Release
January 24, 2012

Officials across Iowa stand by President Obama’s plan DES MOINES – Democratic officials across Iowa reacted to President Obama’s State of the Union Address tonight, showing support for his plan to strengthen the middle class by creating jobs, giving our workers the tools they need, and building industries that will...
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Chairwoman Dvorsky Statement on 2012 State of the Union Address

by Sam Roecker

| Education, Environment, Health Care, Jobs & Economy, Press Release
January 24, 2012

DES MOINES – Tonight, President Barack Obama delivered the 2012 State of the Union Address, outlining a blueprint to create jobs, strengthen the middle class, and create an America built to last. Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky, who attended the address, released this statement supporting President Obama’s plan: “Tonight,...
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Chairwoman Dvorsky reacts to the 23rd consecutive month of private sector job growth

Iowa Democrats encourage participation in state income tax check off program

College Dems: Irresponsible Voter ID Bill Bad for Iowa Students

Branstad tries to build support for voter ID, alleges non-existent voter fraud

Chairwoman Dvorsky thanks Branstad for continuing to support anti-bullying conference

Latham’s Citizens United endorsement nothing to be proud of

New voter ID bill ignores cost, places unnecessary barriers to voting

Is Gov. Branstad distancing himself from an anti-bullying conference?

Democratic Leaders React to the State of the Union Address

Chairwoman Dvorsky Statement on 2012 State of the Union Address

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