AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIowa Elections & Parties: Iowa Republicans and Democrats hold governor-candidate conventions June 13, with Zach Lahn naming state Rep. Derek Wulf as running mate and Rob Sand having already picked Crawford County Supervisor Dave Muhlbauer. State Government & Tech: Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration is outsourcing Iowa IT operations, with 192 state workers facing layoffs as data migration moves to Amazon’s cloud and day-to-day work shifts to Cognizant. Courts & Donor Intent: The Iowa Supreme Court rebuffed the University of Iowa’s attempt to change conditions on an endowed scholarship, sending the case back to decide what happens if the university can’t follow the donor’s rules. Public Safety: Severe storms and suspected tornadoes hit the Midwest, including Iowa, where a man died after a tree fell on a homeless encampment. Ballot Access: Iowa Libertarian candidates face GOP-backed ballot challenges over filings and signatures, with an objection panel set to review next week. Agriculture & Energy: A push for year-round E15 sales could reshape corn and soybean markets, with Iowa farmers watching Senate action closely. National Surveillance Fight: Congress failed to extend FISA Section 702, raising the odds of a lapse as lawmakers clash over intelligence powers.
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