Iowa Governor and Trump Press on Renewable Fuel Standards
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds spoke with President Trump and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt about the Renewable Fuel Standard. Bloomberg reported the EPA was told to drop potential cuts to biodiesel and count ethanol experts toward meeting the RFS. The discussion followed calls from Iowa Republicans amid industry concerns over proposed changes.
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Donald Trump
Environmental Protection Agency
Scott Pruitt
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Iowa
Bloomberg News Service
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HEALTH CARE Order could reduce coverage for small businesses
The Gazette reports that a health care order under consideration may shrink coverage options for small businesses. Chelsea Keenan notes potential cost increases and fewer plan choices affecting employers with a small workforce.
Trump and ObamaCare executive orders shake ACA rules
President Trump issued two executive orders targeting the Affordable Care Act. One order halts federal payments for cost sharing reductions, while a second removes basic benefit requirements. The moves could affect small businesses and plans on the ACA exchange. Brad Wright notes limited impact on large employers and potential changes for firms with under 50 workers.
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Trump
Brad Wright
University of Iowa
College of Public Health
ACA Exchange
Koch Foundation funds ISU program on Midwest markets
ISU will receive about 1.685 million from the Charles Koch Foundation over five years to establish a program on Midwest markets and entrepreneurship in the Economics Department. The gift could reach nearly 2.5 million with matching gifts. The foundation backs 300 plus colleges and universities but not UI or UNI. The program aims to study thin markets, venture capital access, and how taxes and regulations affect growth.
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Charles Koch Foundation
Charles Koch
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Koch Foundation
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Koch
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Iowa State University Department
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