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Friday, May 01, 2026
Friday, May 01, 2026
Covering: Apr 24 – May 01, 2026
Documents reviewed: 20 | States with activity: 9
State Activity
Iowa
Governor Reynolds signs legislation including bills on propane education and motor vehicle dealers.
• Reynolds signs HF 704 establishing Iowa Propane Education and Research Council and HF 2485 on motor vehicle dealer rights and records storage requirements.
Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into l 04/30
News
Nuclear energy sales tax, animal torture and radon bills head to governor 04/30
Bill for radon mitigation in new homes sees Iowa Senate approval 04/29
Illinois
Illinois Power Agency launches stakeholder process for long-term clean energy procurement framework.
• IPA issues additional request for comment on long-term clean energy procurement framework as directed by P.A. 104-0458, supporting future electricity procurement plans.
IPA Reminders and Updates 04/30
• Illinois Department of Natural Resources awards 108 biodiversity field trip grants to state parks, historic sites and museums, reaching nearly 7,000 students.
IDNR awards 108 biodiversity field trip 04/27
News
Peoples Gas customers to see minor credits after settlement with AG's office 04/30
Energy demand in ComEd territory could double by 2040, in part driven by data centers 04/17
Indiana
Indiana Department of Environmental Management updates press release page with no new climate or energy announcements.
• IDEM modifies press releases page but issues no new environmental announcements during reporting period.
IN IDEM News 04/30
Kansas
Governor Kelly vetoes five bills including one related to building codes.
• Kelly vetoes House Bill 2043 and four other bills, with veto message referencing building code issues and legislative promises.
Governor Kelly Vetoes Five Bills 04/27
News
Storage is key to a strong healthy energy future. Wyandotte County deserves responsible investment. 04/24
Kansas landowners push back on power line project as regulators cite reliability needs 04/22
Kentucky
Governor Beshear highlights electric vehicle and energy storage initiatives in Team Kentucky update.
• Beshear announces reduction in overdose deaths for fourth consecutive year and celebrates economic development including energy storage and electric vehicle projects.
Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Upda 04/30
• Global Business Solutions expands Covington operations with $6.8 million investment, retaining 57 jobs in technology services.
Global Business Solutions Returns to Cov 04/30
News
Fighting for the 'luxury' of air in Kentucky's worst region for pollution 04/22
Michigan
Michigan finalizes maritime strategy prioritizing environmental stewardship and clean energy while GOP advances clean energy mandate repeal.
• EGLE finalizes ten-year Michigan Maritime Strategy emphasizing economic growth, environmental stewardship, carbon neutrality, clean energy, and climate adaptation.
EGLE's Great Lakes office finalizes Mich 04/27
• Michigan leaders propose dam safety regulation updates to strengthen oversight, increase accountability, and provide climate adaptation measures.
Michigan leaders push for dam safety reg 04/27
News
Bills to repeal Michigan's clean energy mandate advanced by GOP-controlled House committee 04/28
As DTE seeks $474 million rate hike, Nessel pledges to intervene 04/29
Ann Arbor Public Power initiative accuses DTE of fronting opposition effort 04/27
Missouri
Missouri issues energy bulletin covering petroleum and natural gas data while severe storm executive order remains active.
• Department of Natural Resources publishes energy bulletin providing petroleum, gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil and propane market updates.
Energy Bulletin - April 22, 2026 04/24
• Executive Order 26-13 remains in effect addressing severe storm impacts including power transmission damage from tornadoes, winds, and flooding starting March 14, 2025.
EXECUTIVE ORDER 26-13 03/14
Nebraska
Nebraska faces warmest, driest drought on record as state issues water conservation warnings and power plant permits.
• Drought planning groups across Nebraska urge public water conservation as state experiences record warm, dry conditions.
Drought planning groups across state urg 04/30
• Department proposes Class I operating permit for Don Henry Power Center in Hastings, addressing air quality and greenhouse gas emissions requirements.
Don Henry Power Center 04/30
News
Nebraska grapples with warmest, driest drought on record 04/27
Gov. Jim Pillen completes two-day London trip to promote Nebraska beef, ethanol 04/30

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