Iowa cuts waste to landfills by 28 percent
Iowa reduced solid waste going to landfills by 28 percent since 1988 through waste reduction and recycling. The DNR reports state progress exceeded a 25 percent goal for the period ending June 30, 1994, though half the planning areas fell short. The commission also approved 10 landfill alternatives grants and loans totaling 2.3 million dollars for recycling and processing improvements in Winneshiek, Allamakee, Peosta, Anamosa, and related operations.
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Iowa
State Department of Natural Resources
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Alternative energy showdown pits conservation against cost
In Des Moines a clash looms in the Iowa General Assembly as lawmakers seek to repeal a 1983 law requiring utilities to buy from alternative energy suppliers. Proponents say repeal eases bills for utility customers while opponents warn it would kill development.
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Urban rural senators clash over Iowa feedlot rules
In Des Moines the Senate Agriculture Committee debated regulating feedlots with county option proposals. Sen. Palmer sought county refusals to shield urban homes, while Sen. Bartz warned of dividing counties into two classes. Sen. Judge questioned state versus local authority as the panel plans more discussion. House had approved its bill earlier.
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Iowa moves to tougher penalties for harming police dogs
Iowa lawmakers advance a bill to add prison guard dogs to protections. The measure, approved 48-0 by the Senate, would make torturing, disfiguring, killing, or poisoning police or correctional dogs a Class D felony with up to five years in prison and a $7,500 fine, up from a serious misdemeanor. Governor Branstad is leaning toward signing.
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Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Terry Branstad
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Senate
House
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