Des Moines, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver the annual “Condition of the State” address the legislature this evening.
During remarks at a GOP fundraiser, Reynolds told Republican lawmakers she’ll outline “big ideas” tonight.
Lawmakers expect Reynolds to unveil a new, more expansive plan to give parents money to cover school expenses. Senate GOP Leader Jack Whitver has made clear Republicans in the Senate will back a school choice plan in 2023.
Democrats have opposed the governor’s private school plans in each of the past two years and Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls says they will again in 2023.
House Speaker Pat Grassley says he’s optimistic House Republicans will approve an education reform package that includes funds for parents who enroll their kids in a private school.
