Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

Iowa public schools will receive over $9B in total education funding next school year. For the last 10 years, school funding has outpaced inflation—in FY26, by over $143M.

Congratulations to Easterseals on your 100th anniversary—celebrating a century of supporting children learning to navigate the world, helping adults build independence and confidence, and walking alongside families as trusted partners and advocates.

I was honored to sign a proclamation declaring February Black History Month, celebrating the lasting impact that Black Americans have had on our state and country.

The good economic news continues! In Iowa, we’re proud to be the #1 state for home affordability and the #1 state for millennial homeownership. And in 2026, $2.2B in public and private capital is building nearly 10,000 new housing units. https://twitter.com/IAGovernor/status/2027472838060331059?s=19

Kevin and I are praying for our Iowa National Guard soldiers and all American military forces serving in the Middle East as the United States executes this mission. Please join us in keeping them in our thoughts and prayers.

The United States has confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed—ending his reign of terror that threatened the lives of Americans and our allies. Once again, President Trump has taken decisive action to defend the United States and eliminate evil. God bless America and may God bless and protect our troops.

Learn more about @CombatASemitism’s new scholarship for Iowa students at jahm.combatantisemitism.org/iowa2026 https://twitter.com/IAGovernor/status/2028108776541184439?s=19

Wonderful to have Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Elad Strohmayer here at the Capitol! I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the enduring friendship between Iowa and Israel, and the exciting opportunities we have for future partnership and collaboration. 🇺🇸🇮🇱

Staff Sergeants Howard and Torres-Tovar devoted their lives to serving our state and nation. These clinics serve veterans with compassion, dignity, and respect—and with this legislation they will stand as a reminder of the legacy our heroes left behind. https://twitter.com/IAGovernor/status/2022431491888943386?s=19

Loved the opportunity to visit @northerniowa and learn more about their nursing and applied engineering programs. The future of Iowa’s workforce is being built right here!

Happy Presidents’ Day! As we commemorate #America250 this year, let us celebrate the great American presidents who have left a lasting impact on our nation. 🇺🇸

Total PK-12 education funding in Iowa includes state, local, and federal money—and it’s been outpacing inflation for 10 years. With a total investment of more than $9B, Iowa’s education budget alone is nearly the same as the $9.5B budget for all of state government.