Diane Rosenberg is executive director of Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors, where this commentary first appeared.
An Executive Order that directs state agencies to reduce rules and regulations threatens the ability of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’(DNR) to protect communities and waterways. Governor Kim Reynolds signed Executive Order Number Ten on January 11, putting a moratorium on administrative rulemaking and requires every agency, board, or commission to conduct a comprehensive overhaul of the Iowa Administrative Code.
The order’s purpose is to provide a more fertile ground for job growth and private sector development.
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