I understand the world of addiction. I get it. I know how fleeting recovery can be.
It's vital our students think differently and explore their options when it comes to post-secondary education, so they can be adaptable in the disruptive economy of the future.
Each day, we're sharpening Iowa's competitive edge in education and expanding our workplace partnerships with job-ready, STEM savvy, lifelong learners.
Never in my wildest dreams did I believe a young girl growing up in St. Charles, Ia., would one day receive a call from Terry Branstad asking her to be his lieutenant governor.
As lieutenant governor, I've traveled the world representing Iowa, working to expand our markets, while bringing investment and jobs to our state. I've worked on policy that attracts, retains and expands high-tech firms and fosters growth across Iowa.
Part of being a successful leader is listening and looking for opportunities to bring people together.
We ought to be able to talk about ideas, we ought to be able to debate ideas because that's how you get to consensus and that's how you move this country forward and that's how you move this state forward. We do a better job of it in Iowa. We do.
There is no civil discourse left and it is really sad.
Would I like to see more women in the courts? Yep.
Well, I'm pro-life, and I've been pretty clear about that. So I think we should do everything we can to protect the unborn.
Every day is an opportunity for me to learn - that's how I've approached life.
I just hope by how I live my life every day that people can see there is another side to addiction. You can live with it and have a successful life.
I am a firm believer that you can make a mistake but that shouldn't define you. Everybody deserves a second chance.
Technology is impacting everything we do on a daily basis.
I'm the No. 1 cheerleader for the state of Iowa.
I make it clear when asked where I stand on specific issues, and I'll continue to do that.
The harder you work the luckier you get.
Who's going to be against getting workers the skills they need to be successful?
Who's going to be against making sure students have the education for a knowledge economy?
We're going to continue to look for ways that we can make our state competitive.
