Why would there be any comparison with other states? We are Iowa and we set the internal standards, barring federal intervention.
When one makes a statement that Iowa has one of the worst or the worst conditions, your making a comparison.
You never provided anyone saying that!
Explain what this means. Was I supposed to produce a body?
Your source from the Iowa Policy Project does not state "the worst" or "worst conditions" anywhere in its report. In fact, after the 28% that is related, who is responsible for the other 72%, and how is it divided? Does not say, does it? Not a very balanced report, eh? Not very factual.
You're just being silly. The other 72% comes from the other 25 states and 3 Canadian provinces. Who cares how it's divided. None contribute more than Iowa or Illinois. They average about 3% a piece. Math again.



