AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDemocratic Primary Calendar Fight: The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee picked South Carolina to lead off the 2028 presidential nominating schedule, with Nevada next and Iowa left out of the early voting window again—prompting sharp criticism from Iowa Democrats and renewed debate over “first in the nation” status. Airport Security Overhaul: TSA Gold+ is expanding, and three airports have opted in—Tampa, Charleston, and Des Moines—allowing private contractors to run security screening, drawing union warnings about safety and job losses. Iowa Courts & Elections: A federal grand jury indicted two Southeast Iowa men in a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme, while Iowa Democrats say the party will revisit the fate of 2028 caucuses after midterms. Energy & Environment: Cerro Gordo County sued to block a large solar project approved by the Iowa Utilities Commission, and Iowa DNR cleared Alliant’s Bobcat Energy Center from air-quality impacts. Local Governance: Wayne County is set to join Home Base Iowa to help transitioning service members, and Le Mars named Justin Daale its full-time police chief. Agriculture & Community: Iowa Corn released 2026 board election results, and NICC celebrated 72 HSED graduates.
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