AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoADA Anniversary in Des Moines: Democrat Josh Turek and former Sen. Tom Harkin marked the ADA’s 36th anniversary, with Turek arguing bipartisanship delivered real equality and pledging to protect Medicaid in-home work supports. Equal Pay in Iowa: A jury found Iowa State University “willfully” underpaid former professor Silvia Cianzio for years, ordering nearly $2.8M; the university says it will appeal. Reproductive Health Access: Iowa City residents are bracing for the closure of the local Planned Parenthood clinic and UI Women’s Resource Action Center restructuring, raising fears about abortion access and support. Public Mail & Voting: Supporters rallied in Des Moines to protect the U.S. Postal Service and vote-by-mail, warning that changes could weaken election access. School Meals Policy: The Iowa Department of Education finalized free/reduced-price meal eligibility rules under federal programs, including SNAP-based automatic qualification. Local Journalism Growth: Nelson Media Company rebranded the Nora Springs Rockford Register as The River Register, expanding coverage into Mason City. Culture & Community: West Liberty’s Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre brings decades of puppetry to the world, and Davenport’s Bix Jazz Festival returns with new events and a new home. Sports Spotlight: Corey Heim won the Brickyard 400, and Iowa State added distance talent Rosemary Longisa to its track and field roster.
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