Eminent domain and CO2 pipeline bills deserve debate and a vote in the Legislature

Posted 2/20/25

In January, the Iowa House fast tracked a bill requiring the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) to place a five-year moratorium on new casino permits. The bill, HF144, was introduced on January …

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Eminent domain and CO2 pipeline bills deserve debate and a vote in the Legislature

South Dakota bans eminent domain on carbon pipelines

Champions in Education say thank you

What a firefighter knows

Relay for Life Committee says thanks

Eminent domain and CO2 pipeline bills deserve debate and a vote in the Legislature

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South Dakota bans eminent domain on carbon pipelines

Champions in Education say thank you

What a firefighter knows

Relay for Life Committee says thanks