MidAmerican Eyes Palo Site for Potential Iowa Nuclear Plant
MidAmerican Energy chief says delays by Iowa lawmakers could slow but not end plans for a second nuclear facility costing up to 2 billion dollars. Palo area near Duane Arnold Energy Center is among sites under review as Senate File 390 seeks to ease investment hurdles and address safety via third party validation.
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Ccedar Rapids
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Iowa City
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Iowa bill targets secret farm recordings with new penalties
The bill, approved 66 27, criminalizes surreptitious recording and tampering with farm operations. Critics warn it chills whistleblowers and could curb investigative journalism on animal cruelty and safety. The measure advances to the Senate with litigation risk cited by Mercy for Animals.
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Iowa
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Rice
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Iowa House panel advances HF 5 limiting abortions after 20 weeks
Republicans in the Iowa House push HF 5 banning abortions after the 20th week but three freshman GOP members oppose it saying it does not ban all abortions. Rep. Hagenow remains confident the bill will pass largely unchanged as full committeedebate looms the week of March 28. Planned Parenthood voices doubt the measure will stop late term abortions or influence Dr Carthart from Council Bluffs.
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Capitol Digest St Patrick's Day sparks lighthearted Senate session
A St Patrick's Day roundup notes Iowa Senate rules on attire with Sen. Mark Chelgren wearing a plaid kilt and Sen. Joe Seng playing accordion. House scenes feature Dan Boddicker singing Danny Boy as lawmakers gather for budget talks stall over tax relief funds and spending. Gov. Branstad withdraws David Chung from the Civil Rights Commission. Teacher of the Year nominations due April 1. Paulsen expresses cautious optimism about tax relief progress.
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