AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoReproductive Health: Planned Parenthood North Central States is cutting 38 jobs and ending in-person care at its Iowa City clinic July 31, consolidating services in Des Moines while virtual care continues statewide, citing rising uncompensated costs and state restrictions. Public Safety & Law Enforcement: Webster County and Fort Dodge created a new Public Safety Authority to build and finance a future Law Enforcement Center, with a referendum still ahead; Webster County also approved a new animal control bid. Economy & Consumer Costs: The DOJ and 17 states reached settlements with major egg producers Cal-Maine, Versova and Hickman’s over alleged price-fixing, requiring $3.3M and 53 million donated eggs, with the complaint filed in Iowa. Transportation: Iowa’s rural paved-road speed limit rises from 55 to 60 mph starting July 1, but gravel roads stay at 55 (day) and 50 (night), and drivers are warned not all signs change immediately. Workforce: Iowa unemployment benefits increase for the July 5 benefit week, with the maximum weekly amount set at $790. Immigration Politics: Iowa groups and leaders reacted to the Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling, with supporters calling it a win and opponents vowing to keep fighting.
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