AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIowa Senate Shake-Up: Republican Sen. Mike Bousselot (SD23) is ending his reelection bid to pursue a private-sector job; the GOP has until Aug. 19 to name a replacement. Immigration Policy: A federal immigration court ruling narrows a path to citizenship for DACA recipients who marry U.S. citizens, limiting the “advance parole” travel provision. Health & Safety: FDA and CDC inspectors have begun onsite checks at Taylor Farms’ Mexican facility tied to the cyclospora outbreak that’s reached thousands of cases, including in Iowa. Courts & Care: Iowa nursing home operator Accura faces new lawsuits over unpaid bills and wrongful death claims, adding to existing rent litigation involving multiple Iowa facilities. Public Health Watch: Wisconsin reports a measles outbreak centered in Iowa County, with confirmed and probable cases rising since earlier travel-related infections. Campaign Trail (Iowa): Josh Turek and Sarah Trone Garriott both used the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox to press themes of farm bill progress, costs, and anti-corruption messaging. Community & Culture: The ACLU of Iowa filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the Satanic Temple over denied access to a Capitol holiday event. Sports: Davenport Northwest Little League beat Whitefish Bay to earn a spot in the Little League World Series.
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