Rob Sand

Opinion: Blocking renewable energy in Iowa hurts growth and raises taxes The sun sets behind wind turbines in the countryside east of Victor, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Jim Slosiarek/The …

Homeowner property taxes grew 86 percent faster for Lyon — which has no wind power — than the wind-producing O’Brien County. www.thegazette.com/guest-column...

The two party system is broken.

Okoboji Community Schools receive 'PIE Award' from Rob Sand A northwest Iowa school district received a “sweet” award on Monday from Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand.

The PIE program is all about finding efficiencies & saving tax dollars. And eating more pie.
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A governor should have the authority to respond to emergencies, shape the budget, and hold government officials accountable. Instead, political insiders are changing the rules because they know I'm ready to hold them accountable and put an end to their corruption.

Not EVERYTHING online needs to be political - especially lunch.

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If you visit Bridgewater, Iowa (pop. 148) watch out for La Familia Frese! Three brothers that really run things! (Just kidding- everyone knows the city clerk Mary Dunn is the real muscle behind the operation.) Congrats on your PIE Award for govt efficiency!

Big budget surplus = good.
Using that surplus for wasteful spending = not good.

Right now, Iowa is spending $300 million on an unaccountable voucher program while constitutionally underfunding public education. That’s not an accident — it’s a choice.

Term limits? Easy answer: yes, I support them.

Auditor: Iowa's privatized Medicaid illegally denies care A state audit has found that Iowa’s privatized Medicaid system has illegally denied services or care to program recipients, and both private insurance companies managing the system have violated…

In 2020, as Auditor, my office found a nearly 900% increase in illegal denials of care after Iowa privatized Medicaid. This experiment failed. As governor, I will take the steps to reverse it. apnews.com/article/busi...

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Want change in Iowa? Help us knock doors, make calls, send text messages, or write postcards. No matter how you contribute, it helps us earn every vote. RobSand.com/Volunteer

A good friend shared with me the other day that hit me like a ton of bricks. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

Iowa public schools used to be our state’s crown jewel. Now, we’re middle of the pack at best. I'm a proud product of Iowa public schools, and want us to get back to the top because that's what our students deserve. #PublicSchoolWeek

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Iowans are struggling because our elected leaders aren’t focused on the issues that matter. I'm running to lower costs, strengthen the economy, invest in public education, and to deliver for all Iowans.

The 209 has a new home!

I'm a public servant, not a politician. As governor, that will be my mindset - I will do whatever it takes to get things done because that's what Iowa deserves.

Voters from every corner of the state & from every political background are supporting this campaign because they know I'm not focused on party politics - I just want to do what's best for Iowa families.

Insiders in Des Moines have spent a lot of time changing laws to benefit themselves while leaving Iowa taxpayers to cover the bill. Meidas Touch recently asked Rob onto the show to chat about how… Why Kim Reynolds Gut the State Auditor's Office | Rob Sand for Iowa

So the Iowa GOP handcuffed the Auditor's office when I exposed record amounts of waste, fraud, and abuse of tax dollars. Now they are coming for the Governor's Office because they know we have a shot.

They believe if at first you don't succeed, change the rules.
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Transparency concerns grow over Iowa’s $314 million private school program As Iowa’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program continues to expand, questions remain about how the state oversees the program and what information about its spending is publicly available. Created…

If you take public dollars, you should follow the same rules as public schools. iowastatedaily.com/331292/news/...

A photo of a Des Moines Register headline that reads "Iowa Senate bill to avert shutdowns spurs broad debate on state budget" with a key points section that reads "An Iowa Senate bill would allow state government funding to continue if lawmakers fail to pass a budget." and "Republicans argue the proposal would prevent government shutdowns while Democrats say it encourages lawmakers to avoid their duties"

Don’t be fooled. Federal government shutdowns have been around for decades. This bill is moving now because the insiders running state government want to lock in their power to spend your money beyond when voters take that power away.

The Sand boys are available for your church pancake supper halftime show!

Iowa growers, producers, and hardworking families don’t need more chaos or higher prices from Washington — thankfully the Supreme Court fixed what Iowa’s politicians refused to.

No one has felt the squeeze of the reckless economic policies coming out of DC more than Iowa farmers. Today’s Supreme Court decision brings some much-needed relief.

Become a Founding Donor! Rob Sand is running to be the next governor of Iowa, and he needs YOUR help to win. Will you chip in today?

Help us hold them accountable: go.robsand.com/bsk

Insiders are corrupting the system to avoid accountability. They already stripped the powers of the Auditor’s Office after I uncovered record amounts of waste. Now, they see us coming to flip their tables, so they’re rigging in their budgeting control past the next election. buff.ly/WGjeulk

FULL PRESSER | Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand discusses difficulties in auditing ESA program Rob Sand claims the delay in information on the Education Savings Account program may have prevented his office from performing an audit to its fullest ability.

ICYMI: I'm fighting for transparency on how state government is giving away over $300M of your tax dollars to an unaccountable voucher program. And I'm not backing down.

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You probably see a lot of fundraising ads on your feed - sorry about that! But this is the best opportunity to bring accountability & common sense to the governor's office in Iowa. So I have to ask - will you help me out? go.robsand.com/bsk

Billie Lee Ray was the epitome of a public servant. From her steadfast commitment to education to her dedicated focus on community empowerment - Mrs. Ray knew investing in Iowa families was how we create a brighter future for our entire state.

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand criticizes delay in receiving information for ESA audit • Iowa Capital Dispatch The audit comes as Auditor Rob Sand and Gov. Kim Reynolds have regularly sparred over requirements to sharing information on the ESA program.

Let's be very clear: accountability delayed is accountability denied. Waiting six months to give us documents so we don’t have time to look deeply is -wrong- plain and simple. Makes us wonder, doesn’t it? iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/02/17/i...

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Meanwhile, while 400 more Iowans are losing their jobs, legislators have introduced school dress code bills that are dictated to every corner of Iowa.