AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIowa Politics & Governance: Iowa’s GOP and Democratic conventions are set for June 13, with election bills already reshaping the rules—most notably Iowa’s move to ban foreign contributions to ballot measure committees and a broader slate of 2026 election changes. Federal Surveillance Fight: Congress let Section 702 of FISA expire after lawmakers rejected a temporary extension, setting up a rare lapse in a key foreign intelligence tool while Democrats demand changes tied to Trump’s acting DNI pick. Statehouse Accountability: A Henry County audit found county donations to nonprofits violate Iowa’s constitution, pushing the county attorney to draft 28-E agreements so funding can continue legally. Local Government: Fairfield is weighing new e-bike rules after safety concerns, including potential limits on where e-bikes can operate. Disaster Relief: FEMA approved nearly $2 million for Rock Valley’s flood-damaged public library, a sign recovery funding is still moving. Campaign Watch: Trump said Zach Lahn is “much more Trump” than Randy Feenstra after Lahn won the GOP gubernatorial primary. National Culture/Politics: Trump’s 80th birthday UFC event at the White House South Lawn is drawing attention as political spectacle ramps up. Weather: Severe storms and tornadoes hit the Midwest, with at least one death reported in Iowa and widespread power outages in Illinois and Indiana.
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