AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOmaha Schools & Police: Omaha Public Schools and the Omaha Police Department agreed to stop using electric-shock gloves on students after backlash over two deployments during the 2025-26 school year, as parents and advocates questioned how widely the devices were known and how they could be used. USDA & UNL Agriculture: Sen. Deb Fischer announced $37M for a new USDA Agricultural Research Service facility at UNL’s Innovation Campus, calling it a major boost for resilient, regenerative precision agriculture. Husker Football: Nebraska named UNLV transfer Anthony Colandrea the Week 1 starting QB for the Sept. 5 opener vs. Ohio, with coach Matt Rhule citing his competitiveness and ability to extend plays. Immigration Enforcement Criticism: GOP Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska lawmaker, criticized Trump administration deportation efforts as overreaching, pointing to an Omaha woman scheduled for removal despite no criminal record. Nebraska Politics: Nebraska’s 2nd district remains a key battleground as voters and candidates clash over Trump’s influence and local political direction. Local Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Norfolk tied for 14th in Nebraska for July scam reports, with one report logged.
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