Kim Reynolds in 2023 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Abortion: A pro-life state surrounds everyone with love and support

It's also why we created the MOMS program last year. When fully operational, this statewide network of nonprofits will connect women with pregnancy support services, including safety net resources, housing assistance, and recovery and mental health treatment. It sends a powerful message: that a pro-life state is one that surrounds every person involved in a pregnancy--born and unborn, mother and father--with protection, love, and support.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature Jan 10, 2023

On Crime: Treat fentanyl crimes as atrocities, increase penalties

We can take a stand by treating fentanyl crimes as the atrocities they are. I'm calling on the legislature to increase penalties for manufacturing and distributing fentanyl in any amount. That means longer sentences and higher fines, even where the quantity is small. And when an overdose leads to death or serious injury, the sentences will be even steeper.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature Jan 10, 2023

On Education: Create education savings accounts for private schooling

Every parent should have a choice of where to send their child--and that choice shouldn't be limited to families who can afford it. My school choice bill will create education savings accounts for families who choose to send their child to a private school. The State will contribute $7,598 to that account, which is the amount of funding the State provides for each child who attends a public school.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature Jan 10, 2023

On Government Reform: Put a moratorium on new rulemaking, assess existing rules

Iowa's Administrative Code has ballooned to more than 20,000 pages and 190,000 restrictive terms. Many of these rules are unnecessary. Some are actually counterproductive, short-circuiting legitimate economic activity and making our state less competitive. Today, I signed an executive order that puts a moratorium on new rulemaking while directing state agencies to assess whether their existing rules--each and every one--are worth the economic cost.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature Jan 10, 2023

On Health Care: Increase funding for health care apprenticeship program

I'm announcing that we're increasing funding for the health care apprenticeship program we created last year, taking it from $3 to $15 million. In addition to expanding opportunities for nursing pathways, we'll be adding apprenticeships for emergency medical services, mental and behavioral health, and direct support professionals.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature Jan 10, 2023

On Jobs: We passed badly needed collective bargaining reform

In 2017, when Republicans took control of the legislature, we passed badly needed collective bargaining reform. Six years after these reforms were implemented, we've seen what's possible when taxpayers have a seat at the table. And we've seen employee relations improve. Public employees now get rewarded for their work, not just their seniority. And rather than seeing each other as adversaries, our managers and employees are working together.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature Jan 10, 2023

On Tax Reform: On a path to the 4th lowest income-tax rate in the country

In 2018, we began the overhaul of Iowa's tax code. What happened next? State revenue soared, exceeding expectations. And three years later, the legislature voted to remove the revenue triggers, guaranteeing future tax cuts. Because we ignored the hysteria, Iowans get to keep more of their money. And because we pushed forward, we're now on a path to the fourth lowest income-tax rate in the country, a flat 3.9%, and Iowans no longer pay tax on their retirement income.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature Jan 10, 2023

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