(Radio Iowa) – An advisory board Governor Reynolds assembled in mid-June is making 56 recommendations for jump-starting Iowa’s economic recovery from the pandemic. The board’s top recommendation is for the state to take steps to make child care more affordable and accessible. The group ranks universal broadband access and increasing the supply of affordable housing as other top priorities. The board, which had its final meeting this (Tuesday) morning, was led by Ben McLean, the C-E-O of Ruan Transportation Management Systems in Des Moines.

Governor Kim Reynolds says the group’s report will serve as the foundation for her 2021 legislative agenda.

Nick Bowdish, President and C-E-O of Elite Octane in Atlantic, was one of 13 business executives to serve on the panel.

The advisory board approved its list of recommendations today (Tuesday). Its final report will be drafted by the end of the month.