AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoState IT Overhaul: Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Iowa is moving executive-branch data to Amazon Web Services, with Cognizant handling day-to-day IT, aiming to modernize systems and save taxpayers more than $525M over 10 years. Fraud Crackdown: A new Iowa law gives the Secretary of State power to dissolve fraudulent companies formed with stolen identities, targeting scam letters that falsely “welcome” homeowners as business owners. Surveillance Fight in Washington: Trump’s pick for the Office of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte, is fueling fresh congressional doubt about reauthorizing FISA Section 702, with Democrats citing his past and lack of national security experience. Local Government & Public Safety: Fort Dodge is buying new traffic-signal control systems for five intersections to cut delays, while “Night to Unite” brings residents together with police and firefighters Thursday. Health & Courts: The Iowa State Appeals Board held a public hearing on a Hamilton County Hospital levy budget protest for fiscal year 2027. Animal Welfare: The Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown is pausing cat intakes and won’t respond to calls outside city limits due to strain from a Laurel case. Community Notes: Webster City’s no-fee clean-up days run Friday and Saturday, and Market Night returns Thursday with classic cars and local vendors.
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