FOEGE OUTLINES GROWTH PLAN FOR IOWA ECONOMY

Des Moines, Iowa – State Representative Ro Foege of Linn County outlined a six-point plan to grow Iowa’s economy at the State Capitol today. The goal of the plan is transform Iowa’s economy and create high skill, high paying jobs in all parts of Iowa.

“While we are facing another difficult budget year, we can’t afford to focus only on our short-term problems,” said Foege. “We need to transform our economy to compete and win in the 21st century. Our young people should not have to leave their hometowns to find a good job.”

The plan includes encouraging regional cooperation through financial incentives; helping small businesses provide health insurance for their employees’ families; maintaining small business development centers and employment offices in rural Iowa; providing a stable funding source for the Grow Iowa Values Fund; streamlining government and tearing down barriers that hinder business development; and renewing the state’s commitment to quality of life initiatives.

“Businesses around the state are being squeezed by skyrocketing health care costs and some small businesses are being forced to choose between dropping health insurance for employees or closing up shop,” added Foege. “The state can play a role in helping small businesses find access to affordable health care.”

“If we are going to transform our economy, it’s essential that no corner of Iowa be left behind,” said Foege. “My plan will make sure that all of rural Iowa has access to the same development resources and assistance as our urban centers. With a new regional approach to economic development, we can also make sure that financial incentives and technical assistance are available in all our communities.”

Representative Ro Foege
State Capitol
Des Moines, IA 50309
ro.foege@legis.state.ia.us
www.rofoege.com
515/281-7328 Legislative Desk
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