While it can be a tedious process, it’s time to put politics aside and work together to pass a balanced state budget that strengthens Iowa’s middle class and builds a highly skilled workforce.  

With just six weeks left in the legislative session, the House and Senate are both working on putting the state budget together. We’ve now seen blueprints from each of the seven subcommittees that make up the state’s budget.

We have to do more to build our skilled workforce because the future of Iowa’s economy depends on it. In just five years, 62 percent of the jobs in Iowa will require some education after high school.