When Washington grinds to a halt, Main Street takes the hit.
The problem: The ongoing government shutdown is draining $137 million from Iowa’s economy every week. That’s money not going into paychecks, storefronts, or local communities.
💸 $16 million in frozen SBA loans each month
🚚 Delayed federal programs and shipments are disrupting operations
🛒 SNAP and food assistance gaps are placing new strains on nonprofits and families
Why it matters: These ripple effects aren’t contained to Washington. I’ve heard directly from Iowa small business owners — including Anita, who runs a local coffee shop in Osceola.
📺 Watch Anita’s story to hear how the shutdown is hitting home. ⬇️
While others play politics, I voted to:
✅ Keep the government open
✅ Protect working families and vulnerable Iowans
✅ Make sure Main Street businesses get the support they deserve
Bottom Line: Iowa’s small businesses shouldn’t have to pay for Washington’s chaos. I’m standing with entrepreneurs like Anita to get Main Street moving again.