Nursing Home Oversight: Iowa’s State Auditor Rob Sand says a new audit finds the state has sped up certified nursing home inspections, averaging about 12 months versus 17.1 months in 2024—though Republican officials question the audit’s credibility and point to staffing and compliance disputes. Federal Power vs. States: Iowa Attorney General Ford joined a bipartisan coalition warning the CFTC lacks authority to regulate sports-related prediction market contracts, arguing the proposal would override states’ long-standing gambling rules. Public Safety & Courts: A Sioux City murder case is set to go to a jury for a woman killed more than 42 years ago, with prosecutors previously declining to file charges after the case went cold. Immigration Enforcement: U.S. Marshals report a central Iowa operation clearing dozens of warrants and arresting 61 people tied to violent and serious felony cases. Iowa Workforce Policy: Iowa’s first Workforce Pell Grant program is approved at Iowa Central, letting eligible students use Pell for a 14-week EMT track—aimed at faster job training. Local Government/Infrastructure: O’Brien County supervisors discussed road safety and how a new 60 mph law affects no-passing zones and potential speed limit changes. Election Administration: Iowa Libertarians will meet Wednesday to nominate replacement candidates after judges ruled some nominees didn’t qualify for the ballot. Health Funding: Federal grant cuts ended funding for dozens of teen pregnancy prevention programs, with states and providers reporting abrupt termination notices.