Ruth Ann Gaines

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Iowa small businesses have raised concerns about the cost impact of proposed state-level mandates on employee benefits — what is your position on ensuring that any new employer requirements include meaningful exemptions or phase-ins for small businesses with limited operating margins?

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What specific legislation have you introduced or co-sponsored in the Iowa House to expand access to affordable mental health and substance use treatment services, particularly in rural and underserved communities across the state?

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Many Iowa veterans report difficulty navigating state benefit programs — what steps have you taken or do you plan to take to streamline access to Iowa Veterans Trust Fund resources and improve coordination between state agencies serving veterans in your district?