AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIowa Politics: Zach Lahn’s Republican ticket just got more rural: he named state Rep. Derek Wulf as his lieutenant governor pick, while Democrat Rob Sand’s running mate is Dave Muhlbauer—both cattle farmers—highlighting how farm families are shaping the 2026 race. Public Safety & Weather: A deadly storm system ripped through the Midwest, including Iowa, where a tree fell on a homeless encampment in Des Moines; officials reported widespread outages and tornado damage across multiple states. Health Policy: Congress failed to extend a key foreign surveillance program (FISA Section 702), setting up an expiration as lawmakers clash over the Trump administration’s intelligence leadership. Courts & Accountability: Pesticide makers are pushing “liability shield” laws to limit lawsuits tied to cancer-risk claims around products like Roundup, as the Supreme Court is expected to weigh federal limits on state claims. Local Sports: PCM baseball kept rolling with a home sweep of Interstate 35, while PCM softball capped a strong week with shutout wins. Community Notes: Fort Dodge Knights of Columbus raised money for Honor Flight, and a new Fort Dodge clothing brand is launching with a unity-focused message.
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