IDP Chair Rita Hart Issues Statement Ahead of the Governor’s Condition of the State Address
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart today delivered a statement on Governor Reynolds’ upcoming State of the State address. Emphasizing key Democratic priorities, Chair Hart addressed crucial issues that matter most to Iowans.
“While the Governor pushes to defund public schools, strip away fundamental freedoms, and stumps for a deeply out-of-touch presidential candidate, Iowa Democrats remain focused on the real needs of our communities. We are committed to lowering costs for all Iowans, safeguarding reproductive rights, ensuring quality education, and addressing the challenges faced within Iowa’s childcare and nursing home facilities.
Unlike divisive measures that ban certain books, Democrats advocate for a comprehensive and inclusive educational environment. We will put our children over politics and prioritize them through thoughtful gun safety measures and increased school security, mental health, and resilience programs.
Democrats are exploring avenues to relieve the financial burdens faced by Iowa families, focusing on essential aspects of Iowans’ everyday lives like childcare and addressing housing affordability. We urge our Republican counterparts to collaborate on holistic solutions for our state,” said IDP Chair Rita Hart.
As Iowa begins this legislative session, Chair Rita Hart affirmed the Democratic commitment to addressing the real issues affecting Iowans’ lives.
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