Archive: Press Releases
August 19, 2010
Ringgold County: $17,655 in I-JOBS projects…
And $2.8 million in I-JOBS debt
(URBANDALE) – Yesterday, the Culver/Judge campaign launched its “Demand an Answer” campaign with a release highlighting the $17,655 in I-JOBS funding Ringgold County received – on the very day Terry Branstad was there listening to the concerns of its residents.
Find the Culver/Judge release here: http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=207026
However, the total share of actual I-JOBS debt Ringgold County is shackled with equals $2.8 million.
“It’s disingenuous for the Culver campaign to claim Terry Branstad is ‘against’ Ringgold County on a day he is there, meeting with residents of the county, during the exact time when Chet Culver shackles them with a $2.8 million debt mandate from Des Moines.” said Branstad 2010 campaign manager Jeff Boeyink. “This is a continuing pattern of deception and misinformation in which this administration continues to engage. Lobbing press releases and debt from Des Moines is not real leadership.”
Here are the figures:
I-JOBS debt: $1,700,000,000
Iowa Population: 3,007,856 (US Census Bureau, 2009:http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/19000.html)
Per person I-JOBS debt: $565.18
Ringgold County Population: 4,944 (http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/19/19159.html)… read more →
August 18, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
(URBANDALE) – Former Gov. Terry Branstad yesterday was named a “Friend of Agriculture” by the Iowa Farm Bureau Political Action Committee.
Branstad welcomed the endorsement.
“Iowa has seen significant advancements in agriculture and I want to keep that momentum going,” said Branstad. “Too often, state government enacts unnecessary and counter-productive roadblocks. I want to work with the agricultural community to ensure we have proven, effective policies in place that allow us to create economic opportunities in every Iowa county.”
For more information on the Branstad/Reynolds ticket, please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.
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August 17, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
(URBANDALE) – Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today proposed scrapping the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) and replacing it with a new public/private partnership tasked with promoting and marketing Iowa to attract new investment and jobs, called the “Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress.”
The policy proposal can be found here: http://governorbranstad2010.com/assets/ready-to-innovate.pdf
August 16, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 16, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
Branstad launches “Ready to Create Jobs” tour with major economic development policy announcement in Marion on Tuesday
(URBANDALE) – On Tuesday, August 17, 2010, former Gov. Terry Branstad will launch his “Ready to Create Jobs” tour with a major economic development policy announcement in Cedar Rapids. Joining him for a number of events will be lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds. The following Branstad and Reynolds events are open to the public and press:
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
1 p.m. Former Gov. Branstad and lieutenant governor candidate Kim Reynolds launch “Ready to Create Jobs” tour with news conference announcing a major economic development policy announcement
Rathje Construction
305 44th St.
Marion, IA
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
10 a.m. Former Gov. Branstad holds Lucas County “Ready to Create Jobs” event
Farm Bureau
811 S. Fourth St.
Chariton, IA
Noon Former Gov. Branstad holds Decatur County “Ready to Create Jobs” event
Lamoni Community Center
108 S. Chestnut Center
Lamoni,… read more →
August 10, 2010
(URBANDALE) – State Auditor David Vaudt today released a report showing Iowa’s debt level at 14 times the amount Gov. Culver asserted last week. The report, found HERE, reveals Iowa’s true debt levels, including:
- Iowa’s debt is $3.2 billion
- Iowa’s debt is $1,050 per capita
- A family of four has more than $4,000 in debt
- The real debt is 14 times larger than Gov. Culver’s misleading release
“Gov. Culver deliberately released a deceptive and misleading report in an attempt to hide Iowa’s true debt,” said Branstad 2010 campaign manager Jeff Boeyink. “Iowans are shackled with a debt load that is in reality 14 times greater than what Gov. Culver asserted it was just last week.
“Chet Culver should look in the mirror and decide if he will continue to mislead Iowans with just 12 weeks left in his campaign, or if he will come clean with Iowans and attempt to honestly deal with the state’s finances and this crushing generational debt. The choice is his.”
For more information on the Branstad/Reynolds campaign please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.
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August 10, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
Branstad accepts three debate invitations
(URBANDALE) – The Governor Branstad 2010 campaign today announced that it will accept three general election debate invitations against Gov. Culver this fall.
“These three debates will offer statewide coverage to the people of Iowa, and showcase the real choice that exists in this election,” said Branstad 2010 campaign manager Jeff Boeyink. “Gov. Branstad looks forward to sharing his positive vision for job creation, balancing Iowa’s state budget and restoring Iowa’s leadership position in education. We are excited to participate in these three debates.”
The debates accepted by the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign are as follows:
1. Lee Enterprises/KCAU-TV/WOI-DT/WHBF Gubernatorial Debate
Time and date to be determined
Sioux City, IA
2. The Cedar Rapids Gazette/KCRG-TV 9 Gubernatorial Debate
Thursday, October 7, 2010
7 p.m.
Cedar Rapids, IA
3. Des Moines Register/Iowa Public Television Debate
October 21, 2010
Noon
Iowa Public Television Studios
Johnston, IA
Boeyink added that the campaign looks forward to one as-yet-determined debate between the lieutenant… read more →
August 6, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 6, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
Branstad, Reynolds participate in Iowa State Fair activities, parades and county events
(URBANDALE) – Former Gov. Terry Branstad and lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds will participate in a number of Iowa State fair activities next week. Please see below for their full schedule.
Due to travel conflicts, following the Black Hawk County GOP women’s event this afternoon, Sen. Reynolds will not attend the Mississippi Valley Fair this afternoon as previously advised.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
9:30 a.m. Lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds walks in the Olin 175thYear Parade
Olin, IA
1 p.m. Lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds walks in the Panorama Days Parade
Panora, IA
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
6 p.m. Former Gov. Terry Branstad and lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds walk in the Iowa State Fair Parade
Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Noon Branstad 2010 lieutenant governor nominee Kim Reynolds attends the Dickinson County Republican Women summer style show and luncheon
The Inn at Okoboji
3301 Lakeshore… read more →
August 6, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 6, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266
Branstad camp welcomes education comparisons with Culver
Branstad has legacy of keeping his promises and lowering property taxes
(URBANDALE) – Gov. Culver’s campaign today released a statement which appears to invite a comparison about the respective governors’ records on education. This is a comparison the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign is happy to provide.
“Terry Branstad was known as the ‘education governor’ for good reason. His legacy of accomplishment for students, parents, teachers, and schools at all levels is beyond measure,” said Jeff Boeyink, Governor Branstad 2010 campaign manager.
“Contrast this with Governor Culver and his legacy of reckless budget cuts and irresponsible property tax increases. The only thing consistent about Governor Culver’s education record is his penchant for making and then breaking promises,” concluded Boeyink.
During his tenure as Governor, Terry Branstad:
- Provided needed resources: Consistently increased state funding for our schools and increased the share of the state budget devoted to education.
- Managed through tough times: Ensured Iowa was one of
… read more →
August 6, 2010
(URBANDALE) – Former Gov. Terry Branstad issued the following statement upon learning of Bob Vander Plaats’ intentions this morning:
“This is an issue on which Bob has often spoke with great passion and I understand his desire to pursue this path. I respect his decision.”
For more information on the Branstad/Reynolds campaign please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.
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August 4, 2010
(URBANDALE) – Governor Branstad 2010 campaign manager Jeff Boeyink offered the following response to Gov. Culver’s election-year address today to school administrators in Des Moines:
“Gov. Branstad’s goal is to again make Iowa’s education system the best in the country. In the coming weeks, we will be unveiling Terry Branstad’s education agenda and how his administration will achieve this ambitious goal.
“Governor Culver has failed to keep his many educational promises to teachers, students, and parents, and today again offered more of the same. He has failed teachers with his slashing of school budgets and the significant teacher layoffs that has caused across the state. He has failed school boards with a Race to the Top effort that didn’t bring a single dollar of additional resources for our schools but still shackles local districts with more regulations. And, Governor Culver has failed parents by signing legislation that means parents will be receiving less information about the performance of their children and their children’s school[1].
“Gov. Culver has broken too many of his educational promises to be trusted to get… read more →
