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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia State Coincident Index [[link removed]]
A new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has found that Iowa is dead last in economic growth, ranking behind all other states in the union. This report supports other economic findings from last year, when Iowa was ranked worst economy in the country [[link removed]] and 48th state for personal income growth [[link removed]] .
Gov. Kim Reynolds calls for city and county spending limits in 2026 Condition of the State address | Iowa Public Radio [[link removed]]
Kim Reynolds gave her annual Condition of the State address earlier this week. Her speech is a classic example of avoidance of responsibility. Out of all the topics she discussed, Iowa’s faltering economy barely even received a mention.
Representatives on the Record
Give your representatives a call and ask them questions about the decisions they are making in Congress .
Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (202) 225-6576
What is Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ response to Iowa being ranked 50th in the nation for economic growth? Iowa’s economy has tanked under her watch, so what’s she going to do to fix it? What is her plan to ensure Iowa thrives in the future, and doesn’t fall even further behind?
Representative Ashley Hinson (202) 225-2911
What is Ashley Hinson’s response to Iowa being ranked 50th in the nation for economic growth? Iowa’s economy has tanked under her watch, so what’s she going to do to fix it? What is her plan to ensure Iowa thrives in the future, and doesn’t fall even further behind?
Representative Zach Nunn (515) 400-8180
What is Zach Nunn’s response to Iowa being ranked 50th in the nation for economic growth? Iowa’s economy has tanked under his watch, so what’s he going to do to fix it? What is his plan to ensure Iowa thrives in the future, and doesn’t fall even further behind?
Representative Randy Feenstra (712) 224-4692
What is Randy Feenstra’s response to Iowa being ranked 50th in the nation for economic growth? Iowa’s economy has tanked under his watch, so what’s he going to do to fix it? What is his plan to ensure Iowa thrives in the future, and doesn’t fall even further behind?
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Grundy County Democrats Soup Dinner and Auction
When: Sat, January 17, 5:00 p.m.
Where: 540 Main St, Dike, IA 50624
Description: Will include a Soup Dinner, Pie Auction, and Guest Speakers.
Ankeny Area Democrats Monthly Meeting
When: Tues, January 20, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
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Note From the Chair
Hey folks! Rita Hart here.
Kim Reynolds gave her annual Condition of the State address [[link removed]] last night. She did a respectful job honoring the Iowa National Guard members who fell in Syria last year, as well as highlighting how a new focus is needed on property tax collection in our state.
Unfortunately, she spent almost no time on one of the most important issues in our state, our economy. And the reason she was so avoidant isn’t a good one; Iowa is ranked as the worst state in the union for economic growth [[link removed]] .
Instead of recognizing this reality and planning for the future, Reynolds has found it sufficient to bury her head in the sand and pray she can make it to retirement without dealing with any of the consequences of her actions.
Closing factories [[link removed]] , polluted water [[link removed]] , a growing deficit [[link removed]] – they were all met with silence from Iowa leadership.
Iowa Republicans are leaving working folks in the dust. It is getting harder and harder to make ends meet, our rural economy is struggling due to uncertainty, and Republicans are not doing anything to lower costs. Iowans deserve better. We need to elect leaders who’ll work to fix our state, not play pretend while everything falls apart. To learn more about how you can get involved, visit iowademocrats.org [[link removed]] .
Sincerely,
Rita Hart
IDP Chair
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