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Blogger - Pam Mackey Taylor
1st Funnel for legislation
February 20, 2026
The first funnel was February 20, where legislation that has not passed a committee is sidelined for the current legislative session.
Bill would protect Iowa's black bears
February 20, 2026
A bill would place the black bear on the list of fur-bearers. Once on the list, the black bear could be given a hunting season. At first, the season would be closed and you would not be able to hunt since there are so few black bears in Iowa. In...
Bill requires testing sewage sludge for PFAS
February 20, 2026
Legislators are reviewing a bill that requires testing of sewage sludge for PFAS and allows the landowner to prohibit spreading it on land if any PFAS is detected
Happy Valentine's Day!
February 13, 2026
This week we delivered Valentine's to all of the Senate to help pass HF2104.
Speak Up for Iowa’s Wildlife: Public Comments Due February 4th
January 28, 2026
Iowa is considered one of the most biologically altered states in the United States. With habitats highly fragmented and ecosystems under strain, wildlife across the state is already struggling. That’s why it’s important for the public to weigh in...
Right to harvest wildlife
January 20, 2026
The legislature is considering a constitutional amendment that would enshrine the right to harvest wildlife.
Disappointing Fiscal Committee review of bottle deposit law
January 19, 2026
The Legislative Fiscal Review Committee held a meeting to review how the changes to the bottle deposit law have affected the program. The committee meeting lasted half an hour - hardly a thorough review.
