"safeguards the rights of women and girls."
"I like to say we were doing DOGE before DOGE was a thing."
"It's common sense to acknowledge the obvious biological differences between men and women. In fact, it's necessary to secure genuine equal protection for women and girls."
"This wasn't an easy decision because I love this state and I love serving you."
"Serving as your governor has been the greatest honor of my life, an opportunity that not so long ago I never could have imagined."
"After a lot of thought, prayer and conversations with my family, I have decided I will not seek re-election in 2026."
"Our trust fund balance sits near a record high $2 billion, while unemployment claims are at a record low length of nine weeks. We need to stop overcollecting on Iowa employers and allow them to reinve..."
"Our unemployment trust fund is full. In fact, we have more than we need. Our nearly $2 billion trust fund is the ninth-highest in the country, even though we're 32nd for population. Clearly, we're ove..."
"We all agree that every Iowan, without exception, deserves respect and dignity."
"It was unacceptable to me, and it is unacceptable to most Iowans."