The same should be true for government. Government must now prioritize spending, so that the state stays financially healthy. That's what the Legislature has been working on in the nine bipartisan budget subcommittees. These subcommittees are responsible for developing a sound financial budget for the Legislature to approve. This budget will be different that the budget proposed by the Governor last week.
Republicans refuse to take more money out of the family budget to pay higher taxes.
It's a question of priorities. Iowans are proud, independent people with a strong sense of community. Republicans believe that although there is a role for government, people don't want to become dependent on government programs. Like families, government should live within its means and priorities should be set. Republicans will continue to make the family budget, not the government budget, their top priority.