AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBig Tech & Consumer Protection: Washington joined a 22-state FTC lawsuit accusing Amazon of secretly inflating ad prices with “undisclosed surcharges,” alleging the company misrepresented how its ad auctions work. Iowa Public Safety & Justice: Iowa AG cleared a Jefferson officer’s fatal July shooting after a suspect stabbed him in the face during a pursuit, saying the officer acted legally justified. Local Government & Finance: Polk County approved a new 15-year lease with Prairie Meadows, a net-lease deal expected to bring about $500 million to the county, pending Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approval. Health & Research: Cyclospora research is being scaled back as two USDA projects shut down mid-outbreak, with confirmed U.S. cases topping 17,000 since May 1. Iowa Politics & Campaigns: Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks met cancer survivors in Iowa City and signed the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s “Cancer Promise.” Midterm Politics: Trump escalated his fight with NBC’s Kristen Welker, threatening FCC action over her comments about his endorsement record. Business & Community: Goodwill of the Heartland launched “Healthcare Career Connections,” a no-cost three-week program starting Oct. 19 in Davenport. Sports: The Packers placed RB Josh Jacobs on the NFL Commissioner Exempt List after misdemeanor charges.
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