Renewable fuels bill heads to Gov Vilsack for signing
Iowa moves the most aggressive renewable fuels bill in the nation toward the governor for approval. The proposal sets a 10 percent to 25 percent ethanol blend by 2020, expands incentives for E85 and biodiesel, and increases funding to upgrade station infrastructure. Iowa Farm Bureau and renewable fuels advocates tout energy independence and job growth as Senate and House approve the measure.
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James Q. Lynch
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
House
Senate
Tom Vilsack
Vilsack
Iowa Farm Bureau
Craig Lang
Brooklyn
Monte Shaw
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
Iowa Senate OKs bill to curb eminent domain powers
The Iowa Senate approved a 43 6 measure strengthening property rights by restricting government use of eminent domain for economic development and requiring clearer public use definitions and higher compensation. Critics fear unintended job and blight impact.
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Rod Bsoshart
Gazette
Brad Zaun
Urbandale
Iowa
House
Vilsack withdraws Godfrey nomination amid GOP opposition
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack pulls Christopher Godfrey as acting industrial commissioner after Senate Republicans block confirmation. Vilsack vows interim reappointment post session to avoid two year professional license restrictions while GOP leaders cite business concerns. Godfrey praised for reducing workers compensation backlog. opposition seen as political.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette
Des Moines
Tom Vilsack
Christopher Godfrey
Iona
Senate
Vilsack
Godfrey
Senate Gop
Mary Lundby
Marion
Capitol Digest: Legislative Action for Eastern Iowans
Eastern Iowa readers get a digest of Wednesday actions in the state legislature. Highlights cover bills and votes affecting residents, with emphasis on local impact and regional implications.
Budget talks stall as Iowa leaders fail to reach deal
Gov. Tom Vilsack and top legislators ended a week of talks on the fiscal 2007 budget with no progress. Vilsack noted significant differences and warned perspectives remain unsettled. In a separate moment, he told a Waterloo student his favorite colors are black and gold, linking them to the University of Iowa.
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Tom Vilsack
Vilsack
Gov
Waterloo
University of Iowa
TouchPlay case tests Iowa policy on gambling devices
Hawkeye Commodities argues TouchPlay machines breach contracts after Iowa bans. Deputy AG says license implies policy decision to curb gambling in daily life venues. Case fast tracked with Friday filings. decision expected soon. plaintiffs target Iowa Lottery Authority and state officials.
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Iowa
Julie Pottorff
Tom Vilsack
Pottorff
Iowa Lottery
Hawkeye Commodity
Marzulla
Willy-Nilly
Inter
Reade
Iowa Lottery Authority
Vilsack
Inmate Medical Bills Sparks Iowa Jail Debate
A legislative push to let jails bill inmates for medical care highlights costs from Linn and Johnson counties. Sheriff officials warn on access to care while some inmates report being billed for tests and medication. A judge had previously blocked charges without clear law.
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Muhammad
Jefferson County
John Whitaker
Hillsboro
Linn County
Don Zeller
Johnson County
Lonny Pulkrabek
Michael Carr
Carr
Zeller
Derrick Ray
Cedar Rapids
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