State agencies are pre-filing bills ahead of the 2026 Iowa legislative session, signaling debates over kratom regulation, prison safety, election ads and a renewed fight over the future of Iowa’s historical archives in Iowa City.
The utility company is proposing a 13-mile natural gas extension in Johnson and Washington counties, with the hope to start construction in early 2026.
Comments can also be submitted online to the Iowa Utilities Commission.
The Iowa Utilities Commission will hold a public information meeting about the proposed restart of the Duane Arnold nuclear plant at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Hawkeye Downs Expo Center in Cedar Rapids.
For the first time in two years, the three-person state panel that regulates Iowa’s public utilities held a general, public meeting — and Iowa landowners who are opposed to a hazardous liquid pipeline and have been critical of the panel’s approval of the project did not miss the opportunity.
County ordinances in Iowa that restrict the placement of carbon dioxide pipelines are overruled by the authority of state and federal regulators and cannot be enforced, a federal appeals court decided Thursday.
Several Republicans in the Iowa House have been highly critical of the way the current chair handled the commission’s review and approval of the involuntary taking of land with compensation to build a carbon dioxide pipeline across the state.
Also in the Capitol Notebook: Iowa Senate Republicans approve work requirements for Medicaid recipients
MidAmerican Energy has asked Iowa regulators to approve the addition a small charge to customers’ natural gas bills. If approved by the Iowa Utilities Commission, the charge would add about 17 cents to customers’ average monthly bills.
After years of House Republicans taking the lead, Senate Republicans have introduced sweeping legislation that would address pipeline regulations and landowner rights
Also, Iowa House Republicans advanced a series of bills addressing carbon capture pipelines and landowner rights
Proponent objects to Iowa permit given carbon capture pipeline
Alliant is evaluating next steps after clearing initial hurdle
Utility disconnections may have began as soon as last Monday. But there are options for continued financial help.
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