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Bill intends to overturn local rules on topsoil restoration
May 5, 2023
The Iowa legislature is attempting to ban cities and counties setting requirements for topsoil restoration on building sites. It would also force cities and counties to repeal their ordinances that have requirements for contractors and homebuilders...
Bill to establish property taxes on forest & fruit tree reservations
May 4, 2023
A bill moving the legislature would begin assessing property taxes on forest reservations and fruit tree reservations
CO2 Pipeline Legislation moves to Senate
May 4, 2023
The pipeline battle has moved to the Iowa Senate now that the House has passed Bill HF565.
I-Will sales tax misses the mark
May 4, 2023
Legislative scheme to implement I-Will violates voter's intent.
Legislation to require super-majority for income tax increases, not for decreases
May 4, 2023
A bill moving through the Iowa legislature is for a constitutional amendment that would require a two-thirds majority of the house and senate in order to pass an income tax increase; a decrease would need a simple majority.
SIERRA CLUB WINS SUPREME BEEF LAWSUIT
April 30, 2023
A Polk County District Court judge ruled that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources improperly approved Supreme Beef’s nutrient management plan.
Legislation threatens Iowa's parks, trails, recreation areas
March 31, 2023
A bill moving the legislature would put priority on maintenance over acquisition of public lands
Effort to politicize district court judges
March 31, 2023
The Iowa Chapter opposes efforts to politicize how district court judges are selected and appointed. These are the judges serving in Iowa's county courthouses.
Unnecessary constitutional amendment for right to harvest wildlife
March 31, 2023
Sierra Club opposes a constitutional amendment stating the preferred method for managing and controlling wildlife is public hunting, fishing, trapping, and harvesting of wildlife
Support Midwest Passenger Rail
March 31, 2023
A bill is being considered that would allow Iowa to join the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact.