Branstad discusses economic outlook during Hampton stop

By: 
Nick Pedley

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Gov. Terry Branstad touted Iowa’s healthy economy and expressed optimism for future growth during a brief visit to Hampton last Friday.
     The governor met with local business executives and government officials at Buresh Building Systems in the industrial park. Branstad fielded questions and addressed ongoing issues like skilled labor shortages, education funding and high-speed Internet expansion during the half-hour visit.
     “We want to help protect the health, safety and well being of Iowans, but we want to do it in a way that’s collaborative and supportive of good jobs in our state,” he said. “Basically what we’re trying to do every year is make Iowa more competitive.”
     Read the full article in the June 17 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.

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