Kim Reynolds on Families & Children

	Kim Reynolds on Families & Children

Thrive Iowa will connect families with faith-based support

Government support is just the first step on the road to lasting self-sufficiency. Support from within the community is just as important. Government's role is not to replace these grassroots efforts, but to amplify and facilitate them. That's why I'm thrilled to announce Thrive Iowa, a remarkable new initiative that will leverage faith-based organizations and private sector networks to connect individuals and families to support outside of government assistance. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to Iowa legislature , Jan 9, 2024

Awarded grants creating 4,000 new childcare spots

But barriers to work still exist, including the need for childcare. That's also a national issue but, contrary to what some in D.C. believe, there isn't a national solution. In Iowa we've taken a bottom up approach. Last legislative session we created the Childcare Challenge, a program where providers apply for grants that fit the needs of their communities. It's already paying off. In less than a year, we've awarded grants that will create 4,000 new childcare spots across the state. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Iowa legislature , Jan 11, 2022

Expand Early Childhood tax credits

Childcare is the next workforce issue we need to tackle. Let's make childcare more affordable by expanding Early Childhood tax credits. Currently, they are available to families making $45,000 or less; I'm recommending that be doubled to $90,000. We must begin to address the child-care cliff so we are not punishing parents as they continue on a path to self-sufficiency. To do this, we should implement a tiered co-pay system that doesn't punish those who work hard enough to earn a raise. Source: 2020 Iowa State of the State address , Jan 14, 2020

Sexual harassment has been a stain on our culture

I want to talk about something that has captured the attention of the entire nation. Throughout history, sexual harassment has been a stain on our culture, a destructive force--in politics, media and entertainment, in workplaces large and small--in all facets of life. And it must stop.

I commend the number of women who have found the courage to speak out. As a woman, a mother of three girls, a grandmother, wife, sister, and daughter, I understand we're at an unprecedented moment in time.

I also understand that this is not a partisan issue. It can't be fixed by legislation or rule-making alone. You cannot legislate kindness or respect or morality. They must be taught. And that means the solution starts with every individual, man or woman. It's about showing respect to others. It's about character and decency. And it's about changing the culture once and for all.

Source: 2018 State of the State speech to Iowa legislature , Jan 9, 2018

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