Opposition to Reynolds energy bill grows across Iowa groups
Andrew Johnson reports rising opposition to the governor's omnibus energy bill HF 834 SF 585 from former Iowa Utilities Board members, business groups, AARP, faith groups, and cities worried about ROEs and IRP. They warn high ROEs will raise rates and favor Alliant and MidAmerican shareholders over ratepayers. Johnson notes ripple effects on businesses, cities, and households and urges lawmakers to pursue stronger ROE and IRP protections next session.
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Iowa Economic Alliance
Iowa Retail Federation
American Association of Retired Persons
Aarp Iowa
Episcopal Diocese of
Iowa Conference of the
United Methodist Church
IRP
Rafferty
Jim Martin-Schramm
Clean Energy Districts
Martin Schramm
Community letters urge EPIC Act to curb IRA flaws
A reader calls on Congress to pass HR 1492 the EPIC Act to fix Inflation Reduction Act price controls that raise access issues and deter innovative cures. The letter warns government overreach while noting patients face high costs and hospitals send large aftercare bills.
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IRA
All the Kings Horses and All the Kinds Men Urge Action
Kelley Koch urges Iowa’s congressional delegation to sign onto the EPIC Act to curb insurer PBMs that restrict drug access and inflate prices. She calls Congress to act now and address these critical health care issues.
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Congress
Iowa
Kelley Koch
BSN
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Basis for our nation under attack by DEI rollbacks
Guest columnist Daryl Lyons reflects from North Liberty on 82 years in the United States. He argues that ending diversity and inclusion programs endangers democracy, equality, and American values, citing immigration limits and executive orders as threats to civil rights and due process.
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Emma Lazarus
Trump
Central Park Five
Barack Obama
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