Iowa GOP Agenda Abandons Job Creation

Iowa Democratic Party

DES MOINES – While Governor-elect Branstad has yet to release details on how he will cut 15 percent of the state budget and create 200,000 jobs, House Republicans today released a proposal that cuts vital services for Iowa families along with proven job creation programs.

“At a time when Iowans demand responsible economic policies that create jobs and grow our state, Iowa Republicans have introduced a bill which recklessly eliminates successful programs and endangers job creation efforts,” said Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky.

The House GOP plan puts Iowa jobs at risk by eliminating the Iowa Power Fund, which will create up to 22,000 jobs and the Save our Small Businesses Fund which provides incentives to entrepreneurs in the state. It is also likely to have a negative impact on Iowa’s quality of life – a key to attracting employers – by eliminating preschool, cutting family planning services, and taking $10 million from Area Education Associations.

“After campaigning on job creation, Republicans haven’t followed through,” added Dvorsky. “It’s clear that instead of making calculated and principled cuts to the budget, Republicans have taken a chainsaw to vital programs that attract jobs and benefit Iowans.”

“Democrats will continue to work toward responsible and deliberate reductions to spending that do not endanger job creation or reductions in the quality of life for Iowans.”

Source: Iowa Democratic Party