Cochran Opposes Branstad Plan To Make Ag Secretary Appointed
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Dale Cochran argues moving the ag secretary from elected to appointed status would reduce voters power and increase gubernatorial control over a key industry. He cites potential political trade offs and favors continued election of the secretary, with Branstad proposing the change be considered by the 77th General Assembly ahead of the 1999 appointment date.
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Iowa weighs feedlot law changes as review continues
In Des Moines Republican leaders push to let the 1995 large scale hog lot law stand while reviewing updates. Gov Branstad wants minor tweaks for repeat violators as the nine member agriculture group prepares recommendations for the EPA to consider, with possible rule changes independent of the Legislature.
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