AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIowa Politics & Courts: The Iowa Supreme Court tossed human trafficking charges against Urbandale sex offender Kevin Lind, saying the 2024 law required a real trafficking victim or trafficker—and neither existed in the undercover setup; the court also noted lawmakers changed the statute in 2025. State Government: Gov. Kim Reynolds accepted the resignation of HHS Director Larry Johnson after Senate Democrats blocked his confirmation in April, and appointed Kraig Paulsen to lead Iowa HHS while Johnson stays on as principal deputy. Education & Culture Funding: A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from canceling more than 1,000 NEH grants, keeping hope alive for Iowa libraries and arts groups still feeling the ripple effects. Campaign Trail: Iowa AG candidate Nate Willems stumped in Marshalltown, arguing the attorney general should protect Iowans rather than “grandstand.” Agriculture Policy: DOE updates to the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z) could help farmers by letting incentives be calculated using the GREET model and carbon intensity scores. Public Safety & Local Government: Cedar Rapids’ K9 Officer Riggs is set to receive protective body armor via a nonprofit donation. Community Notes: Marshalltown residents raised concerns at a council meeting about geese-control tactics along a riverfront trail, while Clarion’s library hosts the rural-themed play “Coop.”
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