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Blogger - Pam Mackey Taylor
PFAS disclosure
February 17, 2024
PFAS is a toxic substance that has been used in fire fighter personal protective equipment; fire fighters should know what is in their turnout gear.
Small Modular Reactors
January 28, 2024
When it comes to electricity generation, the answer is indeed blowing in the wind and shining from the sun, not small modular reactors.
Study of Utility Ratemaking Released
January 19, 2024
The Iowa legislature asked that the Utilities Board undertake a study of ratemaking procedures and offer recommendations for improvements. See the results.
Bill to establish property taxes on forest & fruit tree reservations
January 13, 2024
A bill moving the legislature would begin assessing property taxes on forest reservations and fruit tree reservations
Legislator wants to repeal every single law
January 12, 2024
What if I told you that every single law would disappear from the books over a 10-year time frame? An Iowa legislature envisions a time when every single law is simply repealed. It is an ill-conceived bill.
Fully fund REAP's environmental programs
December 29, 2023
One of the important sources of funds for natural resources, water, and soils is a program called REAP. Every year the legislature must fund this program.
Iowa's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report Released
December 29, 2023
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources' "2022 Iowa Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report" shows 31% of Iowa's greenhouse gas emissions come from the agriculture sector – livestock and crop production, enteric fermentation from cattle...
Funding Recreation, Water Quality, Soil Conservation - 3/8 cent sales tax
December 29, 2023
Sierra Club and its allies are asking our legislators to fund the trust with a 3/8 cent sales tax. You can help by contacting your state legislators, asking for their support of the 3/8 cent sales tax to support parks, wildlife, water quality, and...