AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNebraska Environment: The Sandhills Weed Management Area has started a helicopter survey-and-spray project along central and north-central river systems, targeting phragmites, purple loosestrife and yellow flag iris, with work scheduled through Oct. 9 and funded by a Nebraska Environmental Trust grant. State Politics & Contracts: Flatwater Free Press reports questions about Gov. Jim Pillen’s office and a no-bid consulting deal tied to Julie Bushell, after emails raised concerns about favoritism and unclear roles. Agriculture & Costs: Nebraska’s Farm Bureau is pushing back on potential tax shifts that could affect sales tax exemptions for farm inputs, while Gov. Pillen says no sales tax on farm equipment is planned. Local Development: A data-center power developer has acquired options for about 1,280 acres of Lincoln County pastureland near Hershey, aiming to serve large data-center loads. Health Care: A federal analysis warns new rules could cut Medicaid payments to doctors and hospitals by more than $50 billion, potentially reducing access for Medicaid patients. Sports (Huskers): Nebraska improved to 4-0 with a 31-13 win at Michigan State, and the team is set to host Maryland next.
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