Iowa Legislative Outlook, 2007
Governor Chet Culver (D) was elected in November. He campaigned for improved teacher pay and accredited pre-K programs in every district. He supports the High Schools that Work model and would like to increase state aid to education by $40 million. As Secretary of State, Culver created the Iowa Student Political Awareness Club, a nonpartisan statewide student organization dedicated to increasing civic and community participation.