AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Shakeup: Iowa Democrats captured the governor’s office, a U.S. Senate seat and three of four House seats, while Republicans retained majorities in the state Legislature. Rob Sand will become governor, and Josh Turek will head to the Senate. Turnout reached 63.34%, the highest for a midterm since 1990. Voters also approved a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds legislative vote to raise income taxes. Jobs and Industry: John Deere plans to close its Ottumwa and Clarion plants, moving production elsewhere. Ottumwa’s factory is slated to shut by fiscal 2028, raising concerns about the impact on local workers and businesses. Agriculture: Iowa’s corn harvest is gaining ground, but only 26% was complete by Sunday—24 percentage points behind the five-year average. Public Health: Iowa’s measles outbreak has reached 50 cases this year, with a new case reported in Osage and health officials tracking possible exposures. Housing: The Iowa Finance Authority awarded more than $6 million to help Iowans facing homelessness and credits for 595 affordable rental homes in four cities.
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