Terry Branstad | Iowa Democratic Party

With Iowa bridges among the worst in the nation, Branstad opposes solution

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
October 20, 2011

American Jobs Act would rebuild Iowa, create jobs DES MOINES – With a new report showing that Iowa has the third highest number of bridges in need of repair or replacement, Governor Terry Branstad continues to oppose the American Jobs Act’s investments in infrastructure. “When four out of ten bridges...
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After IDP Investigation, Branstad Launches Open Records Site

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
October 10, 2011

DES MOINES – After criticism from the Iowa Democratic Party, the Branstad administration has taken the first steps towards upholding their commitment to transparency by launching a website for Iowans to view open records requests. “Given the Branstad administration’s mishandling of open records request, this site is an important step...
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IDP Investigation: Open records requests mishandled by Branstad administration

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
September 27, 2011

Iowans wait two months, pay over $800 for records DES MOINES – An investigation by the Iowa Democratic Party shows transparency seriously lacking in the Branstad administration, as the average open records request is not fulfilled in the legally required time and other transparency gimmicks have been abandoned. Records obtained...
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Branstad protects his own interests instead of everyday Iowans

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
September 1, 2011

Post offices open, Workforce Development Offices closed DES MOINES – Governor Branstad, who owns 12 post offices, today called for a moratorium on the closing of offices across the state. Branstad has been a staunch defender of keeping post offices open, in sharp contrast to his advocacy for shutting down...
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Branstad administration leaves records request unfulfilled, begins another tour on taxpayers’ dime

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
August 22, 2011

Transparency, accountability, and jobs for Iowa missing DES MOINES – An open records request by the Iowa Democratic Party to determine the cost of Governor Branstad’s 43-city “Working Together for a Better Future” tour in June, has gone unfulfilled for 46 days. Now, as Governor Branstad embarks on a new...
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Register Editorial: Lawmakers need to look into Branstad’s actions

by Sam Roecker

| Blog post
July 15, 2011

The Des Moines Register’s Editorial Board today took on an issue the IDP first brought to light Wednesday morning. Now, In the ongoing saga of Gov. Branstad’s attempt to oust Iowa Workers’ Compensation Commission Chris Godfrey, Democratic leaders are calling for an investigation into Branstad’s ever-changing story. Lawmakers need to...
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Branstad’s workers’ compensation story debunked

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
July 13, 2011

Once again, Governor Branstad misleads Iowans DES MOINES – The ongoing story surrounding Gov. Branstad’s strong-arming of Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation Commissioner once again shows that Branstad is unwilling to give Iowans a straight answer. The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has rejected Branstad’s allegation that he asked Commissioner...
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Branstad says special interests behind workers’ compensation strong-arming

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
July 13, 2011

Special interests calling the shots in the Branstad administration DES MOINES – Taking calls from Iowans on his monthly radio show, Governor Branstad made the startling revelation that one of the largest lobbying groups in the state was behind his attempt to force Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Chris Godfrey to leave...
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Branstad’s new ‘leadership’ style?

by Sam Roecker

| Blog post
July 12, 2011

Again, it seems a warning for all those who defy Governor Branstad is appropriate as he has now asked Christopher Godfrey, the Iowa Workers Compensation Commissioner, to step down from the post he’s been at since January 2006. When he refused to resign, the governor resorted to bully tactics and...
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Branstad Chooses His Own Facts as Campaign Continues

by Sam Roecker

| Blog post
July 11, 2011

1 year, 5 months, and 23 days ago Terry Branstad launched his campaign for Governor. Today, it’s still going strong. Already we’ve seen: His taxpayer-funded campaign tour across the state Politically-charged gimmicks disguised as “transparency” The politicization of Iowa’s public universities and colleges On top of that, Branstad has continually...
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With Iowa bridges among the worst in the nation, Branstad opposes solution

After IDP Investigation, Branstad Launches Open Records Site

IDP Investigation: Open records requests mishandled by Branstad administration

Branstad protects his own interests instead of everyday Iowans

Branstad administration leaves records request unfulfilled, begins another tour on taxpayers’ dime

Register Editorial: Lawmakers need to look into Branstad’s actions

Branstad’s workers’ compensation story debunked

Branstad says special interests behind workers’ compensation strong-arming

Branstad’s new ‘leadership’ style?

Branstad Chooses His Own Facts as Campaign Continues

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