AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHigher Ed Oversight Fight: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new Iowa law requiring University of Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI students to take state-mandated American history and government courses starting Fall 2028, with the Center for Intellectual Freedom designated as the only UI unit allowed to teach them—sparking debate over whether lawmakers should steer curriculum. Reproductive Rights: Pro-life advocates rallied at the Iowa Capitol for the fourth annual Iowa March for Life, celebrating House File 2788, which bans telehealth and mail-order abortion medication like mifepristone. LGBTQ+ Community: Fort Dodge’s fifth annual Pride Festival returns to Central Avenue, aiming to spotlight local LGBTQ+ businesses and allies. Public Safety & Courts: Cedar Rapids’ Empowering Excellence Charter School won’t renew its executive director contract amid a police investigation into possible financial misappropriations. Federal Immigration: A man found unlawfully in northeast Iowa after prior removals was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison. National Health Policy: A House GOP reconciliation plan would cut SNAP by about 30%—one of the biggest food-assistance cuts in history.
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