43rd governor of Iowa. 5th generation Iowan. Former county treasurer, state senator & lt. governor. Unleashing opportunities!
Iowa, USA
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Iowa is #1 in the nation for affordability, #2 for opportunity and - according to a major new study - #3 for quality of life.
There's nowhere in the world better to live, work and raise a family!
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Iowa believes in empowering every student and family with world-class educational options so they can choose the best place and path for their future.
The Education Freedom Federal Tax Credit complements existing statewide programs and will further expand access with taxpayer contributions that benefit K-12 students and families here in Iowa.
Today’s launch of the Iowa Scholarship Granting Organization application is the next step toward making this no-cost investment in Iowa students a reality.
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I want to thank @AGIowa Brenna Bird and all the members of the Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force for their dedication to further strengthening Iowa’s Medicaid system. Their efforts will help make it one of the most accountable and secure in the nation.
While we work to protect Iowa taxpayers’ investment in these programs, we’re equally focused on ensuring that quality care and services are available for every eligible Iowan who relies on them. The recommendations put forth by the task force help advance these goals and will support the system’s long-term sustainability.
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Kevin and I voted early! You can cast your ballot at your county auditor’s office through Monday. Check their website for open times and get out the vote!
Thank you to all the Iowans who came together today to celebrate America’s Harvest Festival and our state’s proud agricultural heritage!
And thank you to everyone who made it possible, including our generous sponsors and hundreds of volunteers!
Congrats to Plas-Tech Tooling of Garner—one of Iowa's first Manufacturing 4.0 grantees—on winning the national #MillionDollarPitch Competition. Your dedication to innovation has made our state proud!
The secret is out! The winner of the #MillionDollarPitch Competition is: PLAS-TECH TOOLING, represented by Dean Sonquist and his sons Ryan and Andrew from Garner, Iowa. Congratulations to the Sonquist Family as well as our 4 other amazing finalists.
This Competition put small businesses on the national stage – literally - demonstrating the tremendous impact of Main Street in our energy supply chains, in our defense industrial base, and across every sector that makes America strong.
The Trump Administration is proud to celebrate 250 years of free enterprise and entrepreneurship – and proud to promote the policies, from tax cuts to fair trade, that will keep the American Dream alive for the next generation.
Iowa is proud to rank among the Top 10 states for personal and economic freedom, and I'm grateful for the @CatoInstitute's recognition.
We've empowered Iowans to keep more of their own money, improved government efficiency to deliver greater value to taxpayers, and expanded educational freedom so families can pursue the path best for them.
These efforts will continue to strengthen Iowa and position our state for even greater growth and opportunity in the years ahead.
Where does your state rank? The 2026 edition of "Freedom in the 50 States" measures economic and personal freedom across all 50 states.
Check the rankings at the link: ow.ly/m13K51007Em
Proud to rank 6th in the nation and receive an A grade in the annual Financial State of the States report!
@truthinacct: “Iowa has maintained a positive financial position and Taxpayer Surplus since 2012, demonstrating consistent fiscal management and effective budgeting.”
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For nearly 10 years, my administration and the Republican-led Legislature have prioritized fiscal responsibility and the type of conservative, pro-growth policies that generate measurable results.
Today, Iowa’s economy is well positioned to sustain growth, maintain stability, and continue to invest in the priorities Iowans value most.
America’s Harvest Festival is just over one week away! Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation celebration of Iowa’s agricultural leadership—featuring food, shopping, entertainment, and plenty of family fun.
📍Iowa Capitol Complex
🕑Oct 24, 1 PM-dark
🎟️FREE admission
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"Republicans under Terry Branstad and Kim Reynolds rebuilt the reserves and made Iowa a place companies will bet on. This mill is another example of that record and of a party that still treats American workers and families as the point of the policy."
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Proud to take the pledge in the fight against fraud! Hardworking Iowans' tax dollars should only go to law-abiding citizens who deserve them, not fraudsters or their enablers.
Since 2022, Iowa has led the nation in aligning state govt: reducing bureaucracy, improving services, and saving taxpayers a projected $775M in total.
@govtechnews: “The well-thought-out, deliberate approach Iowa has taken will help the state achieve long-term success.”
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America’s Harvest Festival at the Iowa State Capitol is less than two weeks away!
Come to celebrate our agricultural heritage, stay for the FREE country music concert—featuring @thebandperry, @LancoMusic, and more!
Thank you President Trump and @epaleezeldin for yet another signal of support for hardworking farmers and biofuel producers.
Iowans look forward to a finalized rule that will allow markets to continue to grow and biofuel consumers to keep saving at the pump.
In a move that will provide predictable and stable markets for farmers, we are proposing 100% REALLOCATION for the additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemption volumes for the amount that exceeded estimates in the “Set 2” Rule. This proposal will strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard program, open markets for farmers, and grow economic potential for rural communities. Administrator Zeldin just announced this breaking news in Iowa. epa.gov/newsreleases/while-i…
Congrats to Perry High School on reaching the finals in @TMobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights sweepstakes!
If the Bluejays receive enough votes through Oct 25, they’ll receive a $1M stadium upgrade. So let’s get clicking and bring home the win for Iowa!
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