Iowa wind industry stabilizes amid tax credit renewal
The wind sector in Iowa shows steadier employment and growth as the federal Production Tax Credit stabilizes revenue and job prospects. Iowa leads in wind electricity and capacity, with utilities investing billions and creating hundreds of turbine projects. Kirkwood Community College notes a shift to trained turbine technicians as demand rises nationwide.
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American Wind Energy Association
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Alliant Energy
Adam Jablonski
MidAmerican
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Matt Cole
Allianz
Lansing
Alliant
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Kirkwood
Tony Vaughn
Whispering Willow
Franklin County
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Travis Bryant
Springville
Matthew Graves
Tipton
Mike Sammons
Iowa City
Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Fights Public Sector Unions Through Higher Barriers
House File 291 would curb public sector unions by banning payroll dues deductions and requiring 50 percent certification votes for recertification. Analysts compare to Wisconsin Act 10, warning budgets in smaller locals, rural areas, and overall labor influence could shrink.
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John Ahlquist
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School of Global Policy and Strategy
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Barry Hirsch
Georgia State University
David Macpherson
Trinity University
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