Iowa Supreme Court ruling tempers water damages case
The Iowa Supreme Court limited Des Moines Water Works to seek damages from drainage districts over nitrate discharges into the Raccoon River. Lawmakers show little appetite for costly water quality measures this session, prioritizing clear objectives and measurable results before funding. Key figures include Sen. Ken Rozenboom and Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix.
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Iowa lawmakers face slim odds on CAFO siting moratorium action
Iowa legislators discuss water quality and the impact of concentrated animal feeding operations. Key figures, including Johnson and Thicke, warn progress is stalled amid partisan battles and debates over nutrient reduction strategies and water works funding.
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Planned Parenthood Faces Funding Debate in Iowa Legislature
The bill would fund Federally Qualified Health Centers and others while excluding Planned Parenthood. Critics say rural districts lack access. supporters argue funds should boost Medicaid participation. Analysts warn cuts reduce access and raise costs for family planning statewide.
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