DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed an executive order that requires the use of E-Verify and SAVE for all state government departments.

In a press release, Gov. Reynolds released the following statement about the executive order:

While it's the responsibility of employers to ensure those they hire are eligible to work in the United States, in light of recent events with the former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, I am issuing Executive Order 15, putting safeguards in place that will verify the legal immigration or citizenship status for anyone requesting a state-issued professional license before they provide services for Iowans or are entrusted with the health, safety or education of our communities. Additionally, as an employer, the state take

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