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Blogger - Pam Mackey Taylor
DNR Appropriations
April 2, 2024
The legislature is considering the appropriations for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Sierra Club is suggesting some additions.
Comments on Pipeline Eminent Domain Reform
March 28, 2024
The Iowa House passed a bill that reforms how the Utilities Board conducts hearings in hazardous liquid pipeline cases, allowing for declaratory orders.
Home Efficiency & Electrification Rebate Programs
March 22, 2024
The federal Inflation Reduction Act includes a rebate program that funds homeowner's energy efficiency updates and electrification projects
Second Funnel
March 18, 2024
March 15 was the 2nd funnel, when bills that have not passed through one chamber and a committee of the second chamber are dropped.
Nutrient Management Plans
March 18, 2024
Legislation would allow an open feedlot to apply manure without an approved Nutrient Management Plan, putting Iowa's waters at risk
Proposed Study on Pelicans Preying on Fish
March 18, 2024
A bill has been introduced that would require the Department of Natural Resources to study pelicans preying on fish
Legislation to require radon mitigation in new residences
March 17, 2024
A bill has been introduced that would require passive radon mitigation be installed in new residences.
Controlling delegates to US Constitutional Convention
March 17, 2024
A bill is moving through the legislature that would restrict delegates to a US Constitutional Convention
Climate Plans
March 16, 2024
3 Iowa cities – Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City - submitted their climate action plans to the Environmental Protection Agency. Implementation grants will be awarded later.