AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoJudiciary & Crime Policy: Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Dick Durbin advanced bipartisan proposals in the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act aimed at cracking down on crime and protecting kids online, including measures targeting online child predators, retail theft, xylazine, and prison contraband. Judicial Nominations: Grassley opened a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, touting a historic pace of judicial confirmations. Livestock Health Watch: Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig warned Iowans to stay vigilant as New World screwworm spreads after detections in Texas and New Mexico, urging careful animal movement controls. Energy & Outages: MidAmerican Energy said a Clarinda substation transformer problem caused a major outage affecting nearly 2,000 customers in parts of Taylor, Page, and Adams counties, with most power restored by late Wednesday. Public Safety & Health: Webster City hosted a free human trafficking education event at Van Diest Medical Center, while a Fort Dodge cancer meeting highlighted Iowa’s rising cancer rates and local resources. Local Life: Des Moines University announced more than 430 health-professional graduates from its 126th commencement. Sports: Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz and Joshua Jefferson were first-round NBA Draft picks, with Stirtz reportedly landing with the Thunder after a trade.
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