Governor blocks Iowa water rules in public hearing critique
Wally Taylor argues that Gov. Kim Reynolds faced with Executive Order 10 has blocked a revised Chapter 65 for animal feeding operations. He says the move undermines environmental protections in karst regions and allows open feedlots and floodplain siting, risking rivers and groundwater. Taylor, of the Sierra Club Iowa Chapter, urges public response at the polls in November.
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Community letter on Iowa voting bill sparks election debate
A reader argues House Study Bill 697 will hinder voting, notes Republicans held power since 2017, and predicts Democrats will leverage election rules to gain control. The author cites 2008 Obama victories and urges change by November.
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Biden strong on Russia while Trump looms in ballot fight
Leonard Greene notes Biden pressed Putin over Navalny and derided Trump for threatening to unleash Russia on NATO. He argues courts may try to bar Trump under the 14th Amendment, but predicts likely success for Trump and a potential rematch.
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Iowa Republicans push plan to eliminate income tax by 2027
Sen Dan Dawson proposes phasing out the state income tax to a 3.65 percent flat rate by 2027, rivaling Gov Kim Reynolds plan to cut to 3.65 percent this year and 3.5 percent next year. The GOP debate focuses on budget surpluses, Taxpayer Relief Fund use, and potential cuts to services like Medicaid postpartum care, mental health, and education while preserving private school aid.
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