Statement by Senator Jack Hatch, chair of Health & Human Services Budget
“The statement today by Lt. Governor Reynolds in support of the Governor vetoing $500,000 to the Food Bank of Iowa does not acknowledge the $27 million gap in funding that private sector contributions have not closed.
“Iowa kids are going to school hungry, coming home hungry, going to bed hungry. That’s why the Health & Human Services Budget, which had bipartisan support from legislators, included the $500,000 in state funds. We want to join with the private sector and encourage more fundraising.
“The Governor’s veto leaves a cloud hanging over all fundraising efforts.”