Gubernatorial appointee Sarah Martz introduced to Senate as Iowa Utilities Commission chair Senators were informed that Sarah Martz, the governor’s appointee as chair of the Iowa Utilities Commission, was present in the gallery and available to meet with members for roughly 30 minutes after recess.

Senator Klemish just revealed that Iowa Utilities Commission chair Sarah Martz is in the chamber and ready to chat with senators about crucial energy policies!

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Markup advances rural and municipal utility cybersecurity bill with $250 million authorization HR 7266 reauthorizes the rural and municipal utility cybersecurity grant and technical assistance program and authorizes $250,000,000 over five years to help small and cooperative utilities deploy cybersecurity tools, the subcommittee adopted the bill as amended.

A new bill set to provide $250 million over five years aims to bolster cybersecurity for rural and municipal utilities, ensuring they can defend against sophisticated threats just like their larger counterparts.

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