DES MOINES - Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart issued the following statement congratulating new Iowa House Democratic Leader Brian Meyer:

“Congratulations to Brian Meyer in his new leadership role in the Iowa House. I look forward to working with Brian and his team to push back against the Republican legislative agenda that has left Iowa’s economic growth at 49th in the country. Brian Meyer will work hard to lead his colleagues in the House in order to save Iowans’ money and get our economy on a better track,” said Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart.