AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Government: Omaha City Council narrowly passed a minimum wage ordinance in a 4-3 vote, sparking a fight over whether Nebraska law lets cities set wage rules. Public Safety: Nebraska State Patrol arrested an Omaha man tied to threats against Columbus Catholic Schools and Gov. Jim Pillen’s family. Agriculture & Food Safety: Corn growers are pushing the Senate Judiciary Committee to speed up a probe into the fertilizer industry amid record-high prices and merger concerns. Health Policy: A temporary Medicaid ban on routine care at Planned Parenthood ended nationwide, though states still decide whether clinics can be reimbursed. Food Industry Watch: A claim about Taylor Farms allegedly denying bathroom breaks is still under investigation as the cyclosporiasis outbreak response continues. Nebraska Politics: Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank filed to withdraw, and Nebraska’s Secretary of State says her name won’t appear on the November ballot. Business & Growth: Birdcall, a fast-casual chicken chain, announced a five-unit Indianapolis deal as it expands across the Midwest.
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