AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWoodward Data Center: Microsoft bought more than 600 acres for a proposed data center, prompting frustration at a residents-only meeting. The mayor said the public won’t vote; the city council will decide on negotiations. Waterloo Governance: City leaders are weighing a city manager to run daily operations, but residents questioned why the change wouldn’t go to voters. Midterm Campaign: Iowa’s early in-person voting opens Wednesday. The Hinson-Turek Senate race is drawing close-race attention, though polling is mixed. Governor’s Race: Rob Sand and Zach Lahn have both met with developers of a proposed $15 billion southeast Iowa steel plant. State lawmakers have authorized up to $1.4 billion in potential tax incentives, and the candidates are set to debate Wednesday. Fuel Prices: Trump’s move to allow Russian diesel imports is drawing bipartisan Senate criticism, with lawmakers saying it violates a 2022 law. High diesel costs are also emerging as an issue for Iowa voters.
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