Guest column

Iowa House bill will ready workforce for needed jobs

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann
Posted 2/17/26

This week I will write about an exciting workforce bill.  I hear time and time again from local businesses that they struggle to find skilled people to hire.  This year we are going to partner with the community colleges, employers, schools, and the trade unions to make sure that Iowa taxpayers are getting a return on their investment.  Our three universities do a good job in most areas…four-year degrees are great for those who want and need them but they are not a great fit for everyone. 

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