AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicaid Dollars Watch: New federal Medicaid spending data show sharp local swings in 2024 billing across Iowa communities, including big jumps in Council Bluffs for Durable Medical Equipment (+127.8%), Cherokee for pathology/lab (+119.6%), and multiple increases tied to anesthesia, radiology, vision, and medicine services. US Senate & Iowa Politics: Iowa Democrats are rallying behind U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek, with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Jamie Raskin endorsing him and pushing term limits for Supreme Court justices and lawmakers. Election Administration: Johnson County is partnering with the University of Iowa so students can train as poll workers for the 2026 General Election. Federal Regulatory Fight: President Trump escalated his media feud, vowing to report NBC’s Kristen Welker to the FCC over “Meet the Press” comments about his endorsement record. USDA Food Safety: Politico reports USDA is shelving cyclospora research projects amid funding cuts and relocations. Iowa Community Notes: The Iowa Barn Foundation’s 26th All-State Barn Tour returns Sept. 19-20, featuring the historic Round Barn at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds in Le Mars.
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