AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStatehouse: Gov.-elect Rob Sand says changing Iowa’s Medicaid system is a day-one priority and is building a bipartisan leadership team. Democrats’ midterm gains broke the GOP’s Iowa House supermajority, and Rep. Brian Meyer was reelected minority leader. Public Health: Iowa has recorded its 50th measles case this year. Officials confirmed an infection in a Polk County child and listed potential exposure sites. Higher Education: The Board of Regents terminated 11 programs and continued discussions about university athletics funding amid efficiency efforts. Economic Development: Lee County supervisors approved a tax-incentive term sheet for Mesabi Metallics’ proposed $15 billion steel complex. Rural Health: Iowa is set to receive $216 million in federal funding to expand rural health care access.
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