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BOB KRESSIG
Iowa House Representative Making A Difference
GOP BROKEN PROMISES; IOWA HEADED IN WRONG DIRECTION
• Instead of listening and working to improve life for everyday Iowans, Republicans stacked the deck against them.
• Instead of raising family incomes like they promised, Republicans lowered wages for 65,000 Iowans.
• Instead of making sure every kid gets a great education, they shortchanged public schools again this year with the third lowest increase in history then blamed teachers for the state’s budget problems.
• Instead of keeping health care affordable, Republicans cut a woman’s access to health care for cancer screenings, STD test, and birth control. They also passed a 20 week abortion ban without exceptions for rape, incest, or even health of the mother.
• Instead of keeping higher education and job training affordable to build our skilled workforce, Republicans raised tuition on students attending our state universities and community colleges.
• Instead of working together with dedicated public servants like firefighters, police officers, and teachers, Republicans took away their rights and their voice in the workplace.
• Instead of making it easier for Iowans to vote, Republicans created more hurdles and less time for Iowans to cast their vote.
Bob Kressig Newsletter April 15, 2021
Greetings to you all! We are nearing the end of the 2021 legislative session with only two weeks left, if we finish within the 110 days scheduled. This week, only certain bills were eligible for consideration. These would be bills passed by both Chambers, Appropriation bills, Ways and Means bills, Government Oversight bills, Legalizing Acts and more. On Monday, I had a meeting over HF814, which is about the redemption of beverage containers. There were also very long debates held on proposed bills, throughout the week. In this week’s newsletter, you will find information on several issues and topics. [...]
CAPITOL WORK
Republican lawmakers ignored the concerns of Iowans this session and broke their promise to create jobs and raise family incomes. While rewarding the special interests and out-of-state corporations, the GOP stacked the deck against everyday Iowans who are working hard but still not getting ahead. Democrats will keep listening to Iowans, hold Republican politicians accountable, and fight to build an economy that works for all Iowa families.
