For us, there is an additional application because of nitrate concerns in the des moines and Raccoon Rivers. About 80 million will go simply to improve nitrate removal process. Steve water works has taken a little heat for taking the nitrates out, treating the water, and putting the nitrates back in. How are we going to fix that process . Bill we have taken heat. We have a permit from the state of iowa that lets us remove nitrates and put the slurry back in the Raccoon River. The board of trustees that i work for has reached the conclusion that that does not make a lot of sense from an environmental standpoint. We have the legal right to do that but we want to go above and a process will eventually take that slurry into a Sanitary Sewer System before it is released by the wastewater reclamation facility. We are going well above and beyond the rights we have to make sure we are better stewards of the Raccoon River. Steve will that totally remove the nitrates . Bill cycles and elements,
, just those two projects alone could be easily over 100 million. Cynthia ag leaders say a Funding Source is needed now to clean up iowas lakes, rivers and streams in light of the , water works lawsuit to keep record levels of nitrates out of our drinking water. It is so important to every single iowan. If this doesnt get resolved, farmers wont know what to do. Theyre bankers wont know what to lead. What to lendd. There is a tremendous need for immediate action. Cynthia Senate Majority leader Mike Gronstal says the proposal to take money from a school fund for Water Quality is expected to meet some resistence by legislators. Steve just yesterday, we told you that last year the Des Moines Water Works ran its nitrateremoval equipment a the Iowa Department of human rights estimates that iowas prison population will grow 23 in the next 10 years. The Department Says there were nearly 8200 inmates in iowa prisons as of june of last year. By june 2025, they estimate that number to climb to mo
Steve hes directing the fbi and atf to hire more agents to speed up background checks and to enforce existing laws. And he wants 500 million to expand access to treatment for mental illness. They dont appear to be inconsistent with or a violation of the Second Amendment in the sense that they do not prevent people from acquiring firearms. Steve the nra says the president is engaging in political rhetoric instead of offering meaningful solutions. A spokesman says, the American People do not need more emotional, condescending lectures that are completely devoid of facts. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell says the plan is about nothing more than politics and congress will be overseeing the president s actions to determine whether they follow federal law. Eric friday marks the 5th anniversary of the tucson shooting rampage that killed 6 and wounded 13, including former arizona congresswoman gabby giffords. Joins Anderson Cooper for a onehour live town hall meeting on gun control in fa
Time, we wake up early wednesday mid teens. There will be a few clouds to start the day but more sun is expected for the afternoon with highs ni the 30s. This morning at the state capitol. Governor branstad a look forward in his annual condition of the state address. He laid out his vision for the next year. And more importantly his budget plan. 170904170918 the budget i propose today was crafted the same way hardworking iowans do, with a cautious eye and optimism for the future. It is a tight budget. It is a budget that will keep our state stable. The governor says his budget and this entire legislative session will feel the impact of last years avian flu outbreak. He wants to spend more than last year. But not as much as some lawmakers wish to. The two biggest expenses will be medicaid and education. Branstad says there will be an increase in Education Funding this year. Mostly the governor re introduced his plan to use the Current School infrastructure sales tax to also pay for Wate
Ongoing feud with fox news caused him to dump the debate and hold tonights event at Drake Universitys sheslow auditorium. Right now we know there will be a preshow event beginning at 7 and then the main event at 8 pm. The fundraiser hasnt even announced which organization it will benefit,. Local Organization Operation First Response which helps wounded heroes disabled veterans and their families with personal and financial needs. Says they wont be taking any of it even if they are offered. Theres a fin line because with status we have to be very careful and we cannot endorse any candidate and in this sort of event you dont know if its for political gain or what. President ial candidate donald trump is expected to arrive at the airport around 6 pm and make his way to Drake University. We will have a full recap of trumps event this evening later on tonight at 10. This caucus cycle has been busier for Drake University than ever before. It also hosted a democratic debate and a democratic t