Priority Issues
LET'S DO GREAT THINGS TOGETHER FOR THE PEOPLE OF IOWA
REIMAGINE PUBLIC EDUCATION
Reimagining education in Iowa means more than fair funding—it means preparing students for real life. Schools should teach practical skills like budgeting, investing basics, car maintenance, health and dental care decisions, parenting classes, and career pathways in public service. Iowa should re-evaluate traditional curriculum requirements to ensure graduates leave school confident, capable, and ready for adulthood and family responsibilities.
END POLITICAL POLARIZATION
Ending partisan politics in Iowa matters because constant political fighting prevents real solutions. When leaders focus on winning arguments instead of solving problems, families and communities lose. Compromise allows lawmakers to combine the best ideas from both parties, pass practical policies, and focus on what truly matters—strong schools, healthy communities, and economic opportunity for all Iowans.
AFFORDABLE & ACCESSIBLE HEALTH CARE
Access to affordable, high-quality health care should be available to every Iowan, no matter where they live or how much they earn. Many may not think about it until they face a serious illness, but when health crises happen, access to skilled doctors and nurses becomes essential. Health care should be reliable, fair, and financially attainable for all families.
FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Strengthening mental health funding in Iowa is essential because many people are quietly struggling without access to help. Too often, untreated mental health challenges lead to deeper community problems. Increasing resources, expanding treatment access, and supporting families in crisis can help prevent tragedy and promote healthier communities where Iowans can find the care and support they deserve.
PROTECT IOWA'S NATURAL RESOURCES
Protecting Iowa’s natural beauty, especially our water and air, is essential for future generations. Iowa’s rivers and lakes must be safeguarded through responsible policies that balance agriculture, industry, and environmental stewardship. By managing farm runoff, reducing emissions, and investing in thoughtful renewable energy like wind power, we can preserve the Heartland’s natural resources so our grandchildren can enjoy them too.
