Iowa editorial decries two tier public worker bargaining
The Gazette criticizes Iowa lawmakers for bills to create a two tier public employee bargaining system. It argues existing rules foster labor peace and cautions that police, firefighters, dispatchers, and admins should all retain collective bargaining rights and fair treatment across all public sectors.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Robert Ray
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Public Safety
Conservative carbon fee urged to fight climate change
A letter urges the GOP to adopt a market based carbon fee paired with rebates, arguing it would curb pollution, cut societal subsidies to fossil fuels, boost efficiency, and spur growth while addressing climate change. The author warns of autocracy and urges responsible leaders to uphold checks and balances.
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White House
Senate
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Minimum wage critique on unemployment and discrimination
Walter Williams argues increases in minimum wage may raise unemployment and trigger substitution effects favoring higher skilled workers. He notes potential discrimination against lower skilled workers, training impacts, and cites racist motives in early wage laws. The piece calls for examining real effects beyond intentions.
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South Africa
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Yesteryear
Iowa lawmakers sideline water quality fight amid impaired waters debate
The Des Moines Water Works runoff case has weakened momentum for a legislative push on water quality. Iowa leaders cite budget limits and "priorities" as barriers while officials debate terms like impaired waters and nitrate standards. The Nutrient Reduction Strategy remains underfunded as Gulf impacts from runoff persist.
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Lee Hein
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Dan Zumbach
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Eureka
John Olson
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Gulf of Mexico
Connecticut
Gulf Seafood and Tourism Industries
Gulf
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