Iowa Senate urged to vote on eminent domain pipeline bills
The Gazette calls for an open Senate vote on House bills restricting carbon sequestration pipelines and bans on eminent domain. It notes HF 943 and HF 693, the Summit Carbon Solutions case, and argues 12 Republican senators threaten to withhold votes until a clean up or down vote is allowed, potentially delaying the budget.
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Community Letter Urges Defense of Democratic Rights
A reader urges American citizens to stand up for voting rights, Social Security, Medicare, health research, education, press freedom, vulnerable populations, due process, and three-branch government. The note warns against complacency, likening threats to a hurricane and recalling prewar German appeasement, arguing democracy outperforms dictatorship.
White House Faith Office sparks faith state role debate
Cal Thomas argues the White House move to create a Faith Office risks blurring church state lines. He notes Constantine’s state church legacy, questions the need for government defense of faith, and cites Trump rhetoric as potential conflict with Christian principles while highlighting historical cautions about religious influence in governance.
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Iowa Wetlands at Risk After Sackett Ruling Sparks Debate
Iowa wetlands face heightened risk as the Sackett v EPA decision narrows federal protections. GOP leaders and farm groups push for narrow definitions while environmental groups warn of widespread loss of flood control and water quality. Proponents cite state options to shield wetlands amid changing federal rules.
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