News Releases - 2026 Archive - Page 2

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has joined a letter to the EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers in support of a new federal “Waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) Rule. The letter also suggests changes to the rule to protect the states’ role in environmental protection.   “After fighting and winning against the Biden administration’s illegal EPA power grab, we are grateful to work with an...

DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird held a press conference in the historic Iowa Supreme Court Chamber at the Iowa State Capitol to announce four of her office’s 2026 legislative priorities. Speakers at the press conference also included:   Mary Ingham, Executive Director Crisis Intervention Services  Jason Sandholt, Marion County...