Iowa wind line faces eminent domain debate and public interest
The Rock Island Clean Line faces IUB scrutiny over private eminent domain power for easements while promising $7 billion in wind investment and thousands of jobs. Proponents cite cleaner energy and new exports. opponents fear land value loss and precedent. Decisions in Iowa and Illinois expected this summer.
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Clean Line Energy
Beth Conley
IUB
Clean Line
Conley
Preservation of
Iowa Alliance
Ayrshire
Illinois Commerce Commission
ICC
Clean Energy
Lowa
E Clean Line Energy Partners
Rock Island
Cedar Crossing Casino Debate Faces Uncertain Outcome
The Dorman column catalogs Cedar Crossing licensing contest in Cedar Rapids with two studies predicting cannibalization effects on Riverside and Isle. It notes commissioners Lamberti and Kramer weighing a yes vote against preserving status quo amid flood recovery wild card and possible moratorium ideas.
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the Isle
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
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Lamberti
Greene County
Heinrich
Wage theft in fast food prompts national demands for accountability
Tsedeye Gebreselassie argues that wage theft plagues fast food workers at major chains including Burger King, McDonald’s and Wendy’s. A national poll finds 89 percent report stolen wages, with 60 percent facing off-the-clock work and 48 percent missing overtime. The piece cites Department of Labor focus and cites a 2009 study showing widespread underpayment in low-wage jobs.
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Department of Labor
National Employment Law Project
Burger King
Wendy’s
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