Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Jeff Kaufmann released the following statement in response to U.S. News & World Report's Best States study announced today citing Iowa as the number one state for Opportunity: 

"Today U.S. News and World Report confirmed what Governor Reynolds has been saying for years: Opportunity lives here! While Democrats will try to paint a picture of doom and gloom, we know that Iowa is in the best position to come back even stronger after this pandemic.

"For years, Iowa Republicans have been eliminating burdensome regulations, cutting taxes, and making Iowa affordable for individuals and their families. This ranking is a testament to the dedication and work of Gov. Reynolds and legislative Republicans to keep Iowa great!"

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