AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConsumer Protection: An Iowa court rejected TikTok’s bid to dismiss claims that it misled families about child safety and data access. Attorney General Brenna Bird is seeking an injunction and civil penalties. Public Health: Iowa ranks second nationally for new cancer cases, and its cancer rates are rising faster than in neighboring states, according to the American Cancer Society. Advocates are urging early detection. Education: Iowa received a $250,000 grant to develop a statewide system giving adult learners college credit for skills gained through work, military service and certifications. Meanwhile, University of Iowa enrollment dipped 0.6% to 31,382. Agriculture and Environment: Chevron plans a staged restart of its Ralston biodiesel plant, which can produce 42 million gallons annually, with feedstock from Landus Cooperative. Iowa is also drought-free for the first time since August 2025 after a wet October. Statehouse: Gov.-elect Rob Sand named veteran and former congressional candidate Lanon Baccam to lead planning for his January inauguration. Hawkeyes: No. 15 Iowa hosts Purdue Saturday night, looking to keep its defense sharp and its College Football Playoff hopes alive.
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