Issue Position: Jobs And Growing Our Economy

Issue Position

Rita understands that no matter where you live -- a city, a small town, or out in the country -- every Iowan should have the opportunity and security that comes with a good job with good benefits. Rita founded the Clinton County Economic Development Coordinating Council and created a framework for small-town mayors to work together to spur economic growth.

In Congress, Rita will work to:

Spur job creation and improve coordination between local governments, economic development organizations, and businesses by appointing a full-time staffer to focus on economic development in the district.

Look out for families and businesses hurt by the coronavirus crisis and do everything we can to get people back on their feet and back to work--safely.

Invest in education by reducing the cost of college and increasing the availability of high-quality job training and apprenticeships.

Close the connectivity gap, provide work from home opportunities, and ensure small business the opportunity to compete by investing in rural broadband.

Increase take-home pay for working Iowans. That starts by raising the minimum wage.

Tackle the national debt and deficit so we do not pass a crushing debt onto our children and grandchildren.

Expand affordable, quality child-care options for all families.

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