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MASON CITY, IA-The 2013 legislative session is now underway.
Im proud to say weve got our financial house in order, we made some tough decisions when I came into office two years ago and were spending less than were taking in, said Branstad.
Its part of economic development. We need to ensure business that are looking at ways to expand that were going to have a skilled educated, work force ready to meet their needs in the future, said Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.
As r as the states involvement in gun control. Governor Branstad says he respects the 2nd amendment, but does think leaders should take a closer look at mental health reform.
Its a new year in Iowa and for law makers that means its time to get back to work.
As we told you Monday, lawmakers hope to get a lot accomplished this year.
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Help talk about it in the school districts, info on insuranceInsurance knowledge. help communities understand that they need to be apart of it and that we really need to recognize that it is a problem, said Reynolds.
We want to make it more attractive for high achievers to go into teaching with a higher beginning teachers salary and also with tuition forgiveness with high achievers especially in the areas like math and science, said Branstad.
Bullying is also a hot topic right now, and state leaders hope to continue to shed light on the issue.
Hes outlining his top priorities this session such as property taxes and education reform..But I also asked him about some hot button issues in the country right now.
The governor is doing a tour throughout Iowa calling it his state of the state: all over the state.
Branstads administration also hopes to see Iowas economy continue to improveGovernor Branstad Talks 2013 Plans? education reform.
One of them is property tax reform...another, education.
Along with a balanced budget, he also hopes to get a few main things accomplished this year.
On Friday, Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds stopped by the station.
Weve got to really all work together on this. This is a very controversial issue and my read of the Iowa legislature is I dont think were going to see much on the gun controleducation reform side, but I think we can do some things working together to try and make our state safer, said Branstad.
Governor Terry Branstad said the states current position when it comes to finances, is a good way to start things off.
