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Let’s Be Number One: Improving Iowa’s Utility-Run Energy Efficiency Programs

Posted on March 21, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Let’s Be Number One: Improving Iowa’s Utility-Run Energy Efficiency Programs By Andrew Johnson and Teresa Galluzzo, The Iowa Policy Project Electricity is such an integral part of our lives that we may rarely give a thought to the number of … Continue reading →

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Statehouse News

Posted on March 20, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa House of Representatives: Statehouse News– March 20, 2008 By Mary Mascher INSIDE THIS EDITIONSurface Water Protection ActQuitline Iowa Calls Surpass 2007Committee Approves Defibrillator ProtectionsEducational Assistance Program ApprovedEquity for Injured Workers' Passes the HouseNatural Resources Constitutional AmendmentCivil Rights Extension Passes … Continue reading →

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Discover “The Wonder Under Us” at Practical Farmers of Iowa’s Summer Camp

Posted on March 19, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Discover “The Wonder Under Us” at Practical Farmers of Iowa’s Summer Camp By the IFURegistration is now open for Practical Farmer of Iowa’s 2008 Youth Leadership and Summer Camp Program, “The Wonder Under Us.” If you like exploring Iowa’s wild … Continue reading →

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DNR Denies 3,600 Head Dairy Factory Proposal in Woodbury County

Posted on March 18, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

DNR Denies 3,600 Head Dairy Factory Proposal  in Woodbury County By ICCIThis week, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) preliminarily denied the construction permit for Jersey North LLP, a highly controversial dairy factory proposed in Woodbury County that riled hundreds … Continue reading →

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County Convention Wrap-Up

Posted on March 17, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

County Convention Wrap-Up By Sam GarchikPretty much Bleeding Heartland has links to some commentaries here.They are all good. Also, the IDP has final results here.One more link to check out. Adam Burke, with Iowa Independent, did an awesome job of … Continue reading →

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Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Funding for Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources

Posted on March 15, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Funding for Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources By The Iowa Environmental CouncilFor many years, Iowa has failed to commit the funds necessary to truly protect and enhance Iowa’s natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities. Serious … Continue reading →

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Lobby Day Monday!

Posted on March 14, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Lobby Day Monday By the IFUIowa Farmers Union members and friends are invited to join us Monday, March 17 at the Capitol for our legislative lobby day and press conference. We will have a table in the South Rotunda Circle … Continue reading →

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Cost of Freedom” tour/Days 2-3

Posted on March 13, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Cost of Freedom” tour/Days 2-3 By Mike Palecek“He was born in Oklahoma. His wife's name is ol' Betty Lou Thelma Liz.He's not responsible for what he's doing. His mother made him what heis.”— Gary P. Nunn, UpAgainst The Wall Redneck … Continue reading →

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April 3 – Best Practices Workshop

Posted on March 12, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

April 3 – Best Practices Workshop By Richard Pirog We have a special event, The Best Practices workshop – sponsored by the Value Chain Partnerships project (which provides partial funding for RFSWG) on April 3 at the Gateway Hotel in … Continue reading →

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ACLU on Total information Awareness program

Posted on March 11, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

ACLU on Total information Awareness program By Rachel Perrone The ACLU white paper “Eavesdropping 101” is onlineOther information about NSA spying can be found at http://www.aclu.org/nsa Information about TIA can be found Stunning New Report on Domestic NSA Dragnet Spying … Continue reading →

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