Aime Wichtendahl

Healthcare Repeal laws banning gender-affirming care for minors. Environment / Energy Introduce laws that empower county attorneys to prosecute polluters in their jurisdictions. Environment / Energy Put a moratorium on CAFOs (Confined Animal Feeding Operations) in the state. Environment / Energy Pass laws that require the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to regularly test nitrate levels in Iowa’s water. Healthcare End the privatization of Medicaid. Defense / Veterans Raising all Iowa veterans benefits to the highest national standard, adjusting yearly for COLA. Defense / Veterans Ensure our National Guard forces aren’t used for political stunts. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Legalize marijuana. Defense / Veterans Property tax exemption for veteran owners & renters with a disability rating of 50% or higher. Taxes / Budget Use budget surplus to expand child tax credit. Guns Pass common sense gun legislation – funding for education in firearms, expanding universal background checks, permitting, and waiting periods for handgun purchases. Social Services End privatization for SNAP – it wastes state money for no gain. Government Reform Term limits for Iowa’s politicians. Education Repeal the private school voucher program. Wages / Job Benefits Increase the minimum wage and peg it to inflation. Healthcare Invest in mental healthcare infrastructure, specifically beds. Defense / Veterans Reduce veteran suicide, improve access to mental and physical health care. Abortion / Contraception Repeal abortion bans. Healthcare Provide funding to rural hospitals. Government Reform Campaign finance reform – donation limits, regulation, and transparency for PACs.