Jack Whitver

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Jack Whitver is the Iowa Senate Majority Leader. He was first elected to the Iowa Senate in 2011 he represents Senate District 19. A lifelong Iowan, Jack is a small business owner and law student who lives in Ankeny, IA with his wife Rachel and daughter Ella. An entrepreneur at heart, is the owner of two small business - CrossFit Des Moines and Acceleration Iowa. Whitver is a graduate of Drake University's Law School and is an attorney with the Law Firm of Hagenow and Gustoff. Jack is a graduate of Iowa State University where he was a three-year starter at wide receiver for the Iowa State Cyclones football team. He finished his eligibility ranked in the top ten in all-time receiving yards and all-time receptions.

New Property Tax Law Will Slow Rising Bills

Jack Whitver: Keeping pace with the runaway property tax growth is simply not sustainable for hard-working Iowans and our retirees.

Iowa Senate Passes E-Verify

Under SF 516 employers would be required to use the federal e-verify program to determine an employee qualifies to work legally in the United States.

Strengthening Iowa’s Economy Means Growing Our Workforce

Jack Whitver: Iowa businesses that drive our economy are constantly looking to fill positions across the state – and sometimes not with the success as they hoped.

A Responsible Budget for Iowa

Jack Whitver: Iowa Senate Republicans are maintaining their commitment to taxpayers to manage their money prudently and put their interests first.

A Holistic Look at Property Tax Is Imperative

Jack Whitver: The math is simple; many Iowans are struggling to keep up with rising tax burdens. They are literally being taxed out of their homes.

Don’t Believe the IPERS Lies

Jack Whitver: The scare tactics Democrats are using to suggest there is a secret plan to make sweeping changes to IPERS are purely false.

New Role, Same Goal

Jack Whitver: As a father of three young children, I have only one agenda. It is not a Republican agenda or a Democrat agenda. It is an Iowa agenda. It is one that ensures our kids and our grandkids have more opportunities than we have had.

Clean Water Is Something All Iowans Deserve

Jack Whitver: One of our shared goals with our water quality bill was to provide a dedicated funding source for water quality. I am proud we were able to make a significant investment without raising taxes.

I’m Optimistic About What Lies Ahead for Iowa

Jack Whitver: I have never been more optimistic about what lies ahead for our state. It is a great time to be an Iowan, but an even better time lies ahead if tackle the big issues and commit to bold ideas.

An Organization Helping Central Iowans in Need

Jack Whitver: DMARC is devoted to its mission of fighting food insecurity and helping our fellow central Iowans who are in need of food and even personal items including diapers.

2017 Legislative Session Will Create Economic Revival in Iowa

Jack Whitver: When people look back at the 2017 Legislative Session, I believe they will say this is the year that changed Iowa forever.

We Must Keep Iowans From Being Taxed Out of Their Homes

Jack Whitver: 10 to 15 percent increases in property taxes is not sustainable at a time where state revenues are flat and person income has not increased.

Budget Shortfalls Reinforce Pro-Growth Agenda

Jack Whitver: One of the main reasons the state revenue is not growing as fast as expected is because our manufacturing sector has decreased considerably.

Working Together For Iowans

Jack Whitver: There is a misperception Republicans and Democrats are unable to work together for the good the state of Iowa. That simply is not the case.

Funnel Week Results In A Flurry Of Activity

Jack Whitver: Bills related to Voter ID, traffic cameras, fireworks, and the Second Amendment have survived the first funnel in the Iowa Legislature.

Moving Legislation To Grow The Economy, Jobs

Jack Whitver: SF 1 requires a jobs impact statement be provided by a state agency when it proposes a new rule for the Administrative Rules Committee to consider.