AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorkforce Housing Push: Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $39.84 million in workforce housing tax credits for 39 counties, backing 69 projects and about 2,093 new units—an effort aimed at helping employers find workers and giving families more stable options. Nuclear Restart Financing: The U.S. Department of Energy closed a loan of up to $1.9 billion to NextEra for the Duane Arnold Energy Center restart near Palo, with NextEra targeting a return to service around 2028-2029 and touting major job and economic benefits. Education & Talent: The University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop named alumnus Tony Tulathimutte the inaugural $150,000 Jack Galef Award winner, while Iowa also selected 44 students as the 2026 National Math Stars in a first-in-the-nation statewide partnership. Local Governance & Growth Friction: Hardin County’s zoning commission declined to update its ordinance for a planned BESS project near Radcliffe, and Ida County released a first draft data center ordinance that would heavily restrict where facilities can go. Politics & Public Mood: New polling coverage suggests Democrats’ midterm generic-ballot lead is smaller than in 2018, even as Republicans face a more open fight for Senate control. Community Safety: Des Moines police investigated gunfire near Roosevelt High School and Hubbell Elementary, with no injuries reported. Business Brief: Casey’s reported fiscal Q1 profit of $273.7 million.
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