AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation and Iowa’s Future: In the governor’s race, Rob Sand proposed a 5% increase in public-school funding and income limits on private-school tuition aid; Zach Lahn wants more school funding but would keep aid available to all families. Lahn says protecting Iowa’s culture also means improving water quality, supporting family farms and keeping young people in the state. Refugee Health Care: Local groups estimate nearly 2,000 Iowa refugees have lost Medicaid coverage, while counties are directing families to free clinics. Civic Activism: A smaller-than-usual No Kings gathering in the Des Moines area focused on canvassing and getting voters to cast ballots early. Iowa’s Black Cultural History: A look back at Maya Angelou’s 1985 Cedar Rapids speech explores her personal connection to Shakespeare and the playwright’s resonance in Black culture.
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