Fred Hubbell in Gubernatorial campaign websites


On Corporations: Stop giving unproductive tax credits to big corporations

The best approach to creating jobs and spurring economic activity is to invest in our local communities and grow them from the ground up. For too long the legislature has created special tax giveaways for big corporations that don't create enough jobs and don't help get incomes rising. That money should be used to grow local Iowa businesses--including expansion of broadband internet access across the state.
Source: 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website, FredHubbell.com Jun 26, 2018

On Education: School systems and teachers know best what they need

Fred will work with local school districts to give them more discretion over how they locally allocate funds. Whether schools need better transportation options, programs to attract top-notch teachers in rural areas or special funding for ELL programs in urban areas, each school system across the state should be able to provide for their community in the best way possible. Teachers deserve the resources they need to educate and children deserve stability in their education.
Source: 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website, FredHubbell.com Jun 26, 2018

On Environment: Protect water, air and topsoil resources

As Iowans, we take great pride in our land and natural resources--from our fertile soil to our rivers, lakes and trails. They not only drive our economy, but boost our quality of life. By investing in renewable energy, preserving our topsoil, and bringing together all Iowans to address growing water and air quality concerns, we can ensure that the Iowa we all love is safe and protected for future generations.
Source: 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website, FredHubbell.com Jun 26, 2018

On Health Care: Stop Medicaid privatization; it failed the most vulnerable

Medicaid privatization has left many of the 600,000 Iowans who use the program with greatly reduced benefits and systemic denials of coverage that especially hurt the most vulnerable among us: the elderly, children, and the disabled. Health care providers continue to be financially strapped, with some forced to close, because of denied and delayed payments from managed care organizations. We cannot wait any longer. As governor, reversing Medicaid privatization will be a priority on Day 1.
Source: 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website, FredHubbell.com Jun 26, 2018

On Homeland Security: Respects and honors the military's courage and sacrifices

"Today [Veterans Day] we honor those whose service and sacrifice our nation was forged upon, offering our heartfelt gratitude and respect for all they have done," said Fred Hubbell. "These courageous men and women are the reason we live freely in our great country. We owe a debt to each and every veteran and their families. Your strength inspires our nation."
Source: 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website, FredHubbell.com Jun 26, 2018

On Jobs: Believes in unions and equitable collective bargaining

Expanded collective bargaining is not only the right thing to do, it's personal to Fred. He is a former labor union member. When Fred later became a business leader, he regularly worked with unions to encourage their representation in the workforce and ensure fairness at each and every level. The dismantling of workers' rights in Iowa is politically motivated and wrong. Every Iowan deserves safe working conditions and to be paid fairly for their work.
Source: 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website, FredHubbell.com Jun 26, 2018

On Tax Reform: Equitable tax system, instead of one based on who you know

We need an approach to taxes that puts people first. Our current tax system is too complicated and artificially inflates tax rates for individuals and businesses through excessive and ineffective tax credit programs. Iowa has so many tax credits, deductions and exemptions that it creates winners and losers depending on who has the best lobbyist or the most creative accountant. It's patently unfair. In 2017, the state of Iowa awarded $208.8 million in tax credits.
Source: 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website, FredHubbell.com Jun 26, 2018

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