The new law requires every Iowa gas station to offer the higher E15 ethanol blend
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News May. 1, 2022 9:51 am
Recap of news from across the state
State Government Apr. 26, 2022 3:54 pm
State lawmakers on Tuesday approved with strong, bipartisan support a proposal to require that most Iowa gas stations sell the E15 blend of ethanol in at least one pump.
State Government Apr. 25, 2022 4:39 pm
The Iowa Senate’s tax policy committee Monday approved Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal after making some changes, including the addition of another way for small gas stations to receive an exemption from the proposed requirements and financial assistance for potential equipment upgrades.
State Government Apr. 17, 2022 6:00 am
In addition to vouchers, K-12 transparency, unemployment benefits, a proposed ethanol mandate, and the bottle bill remain on lawmakers’ to-do list.
State Government Apr. 13, 2022 7:43 pm
The governors, including Iowa’s Kim Reynolds, are proposing the federal government regulate E10 — the most common blend of ethanol currently available year-round — the same as E15, which has a higher ethanol blend and typically is cheaper.
Government & Politics Apr. 12, 2022 5:21 pm
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that the Environmental Protection Agency will issue an emergency action that will make the E15 blend of ethanol available through this summer. The action will cite the strain on the nation’s fuel supply caused by the Russian military’s invasion of Ukraine.
Government & Politics Apr. 12, 2022 5:00 am
The president will make the announcement at an event scheduled for this afternoon at a biofuels processing plant in Guthrie County.
Government & Politics Apr. 10, 2022 12:43 pm
An official said Biden will speak to Iowans about his administration’s plans to address rising costs on consumers, and highlight investments in infrastructure, particularly in rural communities.
State Government Apr. 4, 2022 5:30 pm
Attorney General Tom Miller, a Democrat seeking re-election, joins many Republicans and ethanol industry leaders in calling for the Biden administration to utilize E15 to ease gas price pressures on consumers.
State Government Mar. 18, 2022 7:44 am
With just 23 calendar days — which means closer to 18 actual legislative work days, since lawmakers rarely work on Fridays — remaining until lawmakers’ expense reimbursements run out, the push to adjournment begins in earnest next week.
State Government Mar. 14, 2022 6:00 am
In Iowa, the average gas price Thursday was $3.924, but topped $4 in many rural areas according to AAA. However, Iowa lawmakers say they’ve heard little talk of suspending state motor fuel taxes -- 30 cents a gallon state tax on gas and ethanol, and 32.5 on diesel fuel.
Government & Politics Mar. 9, 2022 3:22 pm
U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley of Iowa are introducing legislation to replace banned Russian oil with American renewable fuels, saying biofuels are less expensive then straight-up petroleum products.
State Government Feb. 18, 2022 7:53 am
Proposed income tax cuts are on the move, and work on the next state budget has started earlier than normal.
State Government Feb. 8, 2022 7:10 pm
The proposal passed through a streamlined legislative process Tuesday in the Iowa Senate, leaving it just a few legislative steps away from the governor’s pen.