AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Budget Watch: Des Moines will hold a public budget discussion Thursday at Central Library, with City Manager Scott Sanders warning of a projected $12 million FY2028 shortfall tied to Iowa’s new property-tax growth limits. Courts & Property: In Marshalltown, the owner of the former downtown hospital is appealing a judge’s ruling that turned the deed over to the city, with the city still holding title while the appeal plays out. Election Law: A Polk County judge set a July 21 evidentiary hearing in the Gluba-Cutler ballot-access challenge, after the State Objection Panel removed the Libertarian candidates. Federal Voting Fight: DOJ reportedly sent letters to election officials nationwide warning of possible criminal action over noncitizen voting. Public Safety: Iowa’s hands-free driving law is showing measurable impact after one year, with Nationwide reporting fewer phone interactions while driving. Health Alerts: Iowa confirmed its first measles case of 2026 in Polk County after international travel, and released exposure locations. Iowa Business & Community: Hy-Vee announced a Sept. 9-10 supplier summit in West Des Moines for small businesses. Sports & Politics: GOP lawmakers, including Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn, pressed the WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from on-court violence, threatening federal scrutiny.
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