AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoData Center Plans: Microsoft bought more than 600 acres in Woodward for $95 million, fueling speculation about a data center and mixed reactions among residents. The company says it will limit water use and cover added power costs; construction is at least two years away. Election Security: Federal Justice Department monitors are expected at some Iowa polling places, but their locations have not been announced. Secretary of State Paul Pate says they will observe only and won’t affect voting. Public Health: Gov. Kim Reynolds declared a disaster in Sac County after bird flu was detected at a commercial turkey site, freeing state agencies to help contain the outbreak. Medicaid: About 2,000 Iowa immigrants have lost eligibility under new federal rules. Starting Dec. 1, many recipients ages 19 to 64 will also need to meet an 80-hour monthly work, education, or volunteer requirement, with exemptions for some groups. Environment and Energy: Iowa DNR is investigating an unknown amount of fertilizer that reached a drainage ditch connected to a tributary of the Mississippi. Separately, Alliant Energy secured a $5.1 billion federal loan for Iowa and Wisconsin projects, with the Energy Department projecting more than $1 billion in customer savings.
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