Sarah Hadley/Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism, Author at Investigate Midwest

Expect no farm safety legislation this year in Iowa

by Sarah Hadley/Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism January 28, 2014January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

Support from Iowa lawmakers for stricter farm safety regulation does not exist in their new legislative session. This is despite agriculture being Iowa’s deadliest occupation and limited Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforcement and coverage.

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