AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIowa Primary Countdown: With June 2 days away, Iowa Sec. of State Paul Pate warned voters not to mail absentee ballots late—completed ballots must be in the auditor’s possession by 8 p.m. Tuesday, with drop-off options at county offices. U.S. Senate Race (Iowa): Zach Wahls is campaigning in Keokuk Saturday, pitching “Iowans Over Insiders” against Ashley Hinson and highlighting cost-of-living and health care themes. Campaign Scrutiny: A Republican congressional primary in Iowa’s 1st District is heating up after a candidate filed an FEC complaint over an alleged misleading mass text. Legal Fallout: The former Des Moines school superintendent, Ian Roberts, is set for sentencing Friday after pleading guilty to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegal firearms possession. Statehouse & Courts: An Iowa attorney received a public reprimand after a court found AI-assisted filings included hallucinated case citations. Energy & Local Governance: Opposition is growing to Alliant Energy’s proposed Linn County natural gas plant as residents say they’ve struggled to get answers. Public Safety: Police investigated a reported firearm incident at West Sioux High School; charges were pending. Veterans & Community: DAV is holding a free veterans benefits information seminar in Coralville June 4, and a Davenport citizens’ academy wrapped up its city-government training cohort.
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