AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCampaigns and Schools: Iowa’s governor candidates split over education savings accounts, with Republican Zach Lahn backing the program as it faces scrutiny over public spending. Senate hopefuls Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek also clashed in a debate over tariffs, taxes and their records. Phone Service: CenturyLink plans to end copper landline service in 20 Iowa communities on Oct. 18, affecting customers from Ames and Fort Dodge to the Des Moines metro. Some customers say the company did not give the notice required by federal law. Steel Deal: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an expansion of Iowa’s MEGA tax-credit program, clearing a path for incentives tied to a proposed $15 billion Lee County steel mill. The project promises 1,750 permanent jobs, but questions remain about its costs and next steps. Farm Pressures: Wet September weather has left Iowa’s harvest well behind normal, with reports of standing water and soybean discoloration. A new study says agriculture supports one in four Iowa jobs and a third of the state’s GDP. Public Oversight: Iowa’s utilities commission rejected Summit Carbon Solutions’ request to speed up pipeline proceedings as landowner protests continue. Separately, the attorney general sued a security-equipment company over alleged China ties, while license-plate reader use drew fresh privacy concerns. Housing: The Iowa Finance Authority awarded more than $760,000 to help keep supportive housing programs running for over 400 households.
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