AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoFuel Supply: Gov. Jim Pillen’s latest order eases hours and weight limits for fuel haulers, aiming to relieve shortages as harvest drives demand. It remains in effect through Nov. 18. Public Safety: Sen. Deb Fischer’s Omaha office received a suspicious letter; the substance is being tested, and staff are safe. Similar letters went to Sen. Pete Ricketts and Secretary of State Bob Evnen. Schools: A state commission recommended raising per-student aid at least 4% a year, starting at $1,560 in 2027-28, as lawmakers weigh how to share school costs between state aid and property taxes. Medical Cannabis: Nebraska’s four licensed cultivators want clearer lab-testing rules, lower fees and protections for doctors, saying they lack a viable path to sales. Economy: September unemployment held at 2.9%, with employment up 4,117 jobs over the month; mining and construction led annual gains. Election: Independent Dan Osborn is campaigning across rural Nebraska against Sen. Pete Ricketts, testing whether an independent can win in a state Trump carried decisively.
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