Regarding the labeling of meat-free products, I am still confused that Iowa farmers would object to products made with soybeans. Don't they grow soybeans in Iowa as well? Shouldn't we be supporting them as much as we support the corn growers and cattle producers? Maybe more?
I'd love to hear more about the storm water regulation ban. I started reading it and noticed it mentioned not being able to regulate construction. Here in Pella, a housing developer is a big GOP donor. Any coincidence? We also had some flash flooding in town recently.
You are correct, the housing developers were the key forces behind this legislation. In fact a developer (State Senator Scott Webster) introduced the bill in 2023. It got through the Senate quickly but stalled in the House. Unfortunately House leaders pushed it through this year.
At the end of this post I listed all of the entities that were registered for or against the stormwater and topsoil bill. Broad coalition against the bill, understanding how harmful it could be. A smaller collection of business interests in favor of it.
Regarding the labeling of meat-free products, I am still confused that Iowa farmers would object to products made with soybeans. Don't they grow soybeans in Iowa as well? Shouldn't we be supporting them as much as we support the corn growers and cattle producers? Maybe more?
That was my thought exactly! Why would you be restricting research or purchases of soy-based products?
I don't know why the soybean association didn't object to this bill.
I'd love to hear more about the storm water regulation ban. I started reading it and noticed it mentioned not being able to regulate construction. Here in Pella, a housing developer is a big GOP donor. Any coincidence? We also had some flash flooding in town recently.
You are correct, the housing developers were the key forces behind this legislation. In fact a developer (State Senator Scott Webster) introduced the bill in 2023. It got through the Senate quickly but stalled in the House. Unfortunately House leaders pushed it through this year.
At the end of this post I listed all of the entities that were registered for or against the stormwater and topsoil bill. Broad coalition against the bill, understanding how harmful it could be. A smaller collection of business interests in favor of it.
https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2024/03/07/whip-count-fail-iowa-house-leaders-suffer-defeat-on-stormwater-bill/
Thrill to hear about J.D. taking the mound again. The best news!