AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTribal Gaming Oversight: A vacancy at the National Indian Gaming Commission is leaving the $46 billion tribal gambling industry unable to fully enforce rules or approve major management deals, with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma’s Harrah’s-branded casino deal stalled because there’s no chairperson in Washington. Iowa Elections Prep: Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is recruiting poll workers for the fall midterms and hosting a free webinar on Aug. 12 to help Iowans sign up for precinct work. Libertarian Ballot Drama: The Libertarian Party of Iowa will nominate new candidates for Iowa’s 3rd District and lieutenant governor on Wednesday after earlier picks were removed from the ballot by the state objections panel and a court upheld the decision. State Ethics Case: A former Iowa high school coach, Travis Griffith, has surrendered his state license after allegations involving grooming and violations of the professional conduct code. Iowa Sports & Community: Carson Kvapil won back-to-back at Iowa Speedway in a wild overtime finish, while Newton also hosted a homecoming race for Sammy Smith tied to the late Michael Annett. Policy & Economy Watch: A new study says states that legalize medicinal marijuana tend to see better business performance, and a separate report links Trump-era tariffs to higher costs for Midwest households, including Iowa.
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