Iowa Is an Example of Federalism at Its Best

The more the federal government can stay out of the way, the better.

The battle for the Republican presidential nomination is heating up, and the national spotlight will continue to shine on Iowa as candidates flock to the Hawkeye State to court voters. In January, Iowa Republicans will hold the first-in-the-nation presidential caucus, but national attention is a result of more than just the campaigns. Presidential candidates and the media are focusing on Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa’s record of advancing conservative economic and social policies.