AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIowa Primary Day: Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, with voters choosing nominees for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, and state races; U.S. Senate spotlight: Iowa’s open seat has a tight Democratic matchup between Zach Wahls and Josh Turek, while Republicans include Ashley Hinson and Jim Carlin; Local law enforcement staffing: Williamsburg Police Chief Jason Mochal asked for permission to hire more officers after Sheriff Rob Rotter’s move to become a U.S. marshal, leaving the department short for 24/7 coverage; Public safety crackdown: Iowa law enforcement will step up Move Over enforcement June 8-12, with $210 fines and possible license suspension for violations; Health care access: Iowa Primary Care Association will hold two rural co-location and school-based care sessions June 4 in Osceola ahead of upcoming HHS funding; Agriculture decisions: Farmers weigh whether to replant after wet/dry conditions and soil crusting, with agronomists urging careful consultation before tearing up fields; Weather watch: Forecasters are monitoring parts of Iowa for possible flash drought risk tied to a heat surge later this weekend.
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