Energy Transfer CEO urges workers to stay professional
Energy Transfer Partners chief Kelcy Warren asked Dakota Access staff to act thoughtfully and professionally and to contact elected officials about the pipeline. He said rights of way exist across four states and urged calm amid protests and federal scrutiny. Standing Rock Sioux leader Ar Chambaugh criticized the company, stressing protection of lands and water. The Bakken pipeline spans North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Illinois with permits in place, while a North Dakota site faced a temporary restraining order request.
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Cedar Rapids Knutson Building wins tax breaks for restoration
City Council approved a development agreement with Knutson LLC to restore the 129-year-old Knutson Building with 7 million in investment, 12 market rate apartments, and first floor commercial space. The plan includes 367000 for stabilization costs and 100 percent tax reimbursement for ten years, with staged milestones and National Register listing. Two council members opposed due to missing project details and vetting.
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Iowa DHS seeks 1.814 billion state spending hike
The Iowa Council on Human Services endorsed a 1.814 billion dollar request to boost state funding for social service programs by 3.6 percent in fiscal 2018 starting July 1. DHS expects 62.9 million more, including 47.9 million for medical assistance and 15 million to replace one time sources. The proposal, tied to Medicaid enrollment and federal funding uncertainty, heads to Governor Branstad with a related 1.865 billion plan for 2019.
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