AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMidterms & GOP Enthusiasm: New polling discussed on Kyle Kulinski’s show suggests Republican voters are losing confidence in the economy, with some lifelong GOP supporters considering staying home or even voting Democratic. School Choice & Costs: School choice programs are expanding and drawing more money, but families face waiting lists and critics warn public education gets drained as eligibility broadens. SNAP Court Fight: Gov. Kim Reynolds says she hopes the federal government appeals a judge’s ruling that blocks Iowa and other states from restricting “unhealthy” SNAP purchases. Ballot Access: A Polk County judge upheld the state’s decision to keep Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Nicholas Gluba and running mate Jules Cutler off the November ballot, with Gluba weighing a state Supreme Court appeal. Public Safety & Courts: A Huxley man was convicted under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act for intentionally hitting two Canada geese with his truck. Local Government Watch: Newton school construction is in limbo after a contractor dispute, raising concerns for the 2026-27 school year start. Iowa Policy & Everyday Life: Iowa’s sales tax holiday is set for Aug. 7-8, exempting clothing and footwear under $100. Health & Politics: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand met cancer survivors and advocates, focusing on pediatric cancer funding and making radon testing more accessible.
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