Iowa Politics & Government: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Friday updating the state’s MEGA tax-incentive program to help land a proposed $15B Mesabi Metallics steel plant in Lee County, raising the incentive cap to 10% over 10 years and allowing transferability—while Democrats and some Republicans criticized the fast, one-day process and the deal’s “handout” structure. Antitrust & Consumer Costs: Iowa AG Brenna Bird joined a 43-state coalition seeking court approval of a $400M settlement with Sandoz and Fougera over alleged generic-drug price manipulation; Iowa’s share is about $1.38M, with claims that the companies inflated prices and reduced competition. Election Watch (National, with Iowa ties): Republicans’ midterm anxiety is spilling into Iowa as House GOP leaders weigh pulling money from races they see as too tough, including Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ seat. Public Safety & Transparency: The Iowa Public Information Board advanced an open-meetings complaint involving a Henry County fire district and an investigative report into Davenport Public Works over body-cam footage handling. Local Impact: Keokuk city council approved a payment to the U.S. Economic Development Administration to release a mortgage tied to the Southeast Iowa Development Center. Campaign & Community: Southeast Iowa Democrats held a press conference on rural healthcare access, citing clinic closures and longer travel for specialty care.