DES MOINES, Iowa (RFD-TV) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand and Republican candidate Zach Lahn pledged to oppose the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline projects during a debate this week.
Carbon pipelines have raised concerns among Iowa farmers and ranchers in recent years as developers increasingly seek to use eminent domain to acquire land for their projects.
Regulatory hearings are scheduled for next year for a major carbon pipeline project proposed in Iowa.
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