AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAg Policy & Health Care: Nebraska Appleseed and health advocates say the state’s early rollout of Medicaid work requirements has been “rushed,” with long call wait times and unanswered questions that may deter participation. State Government & Disability Services: The Nebraska Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee added members and reviewed DHHS quality improvements, while discussing staffing, preventable deaths, and plans to hire a contractor to customize the interRAI assessment tool. Courts & Politics: A Yutan woman is suing the Nebraska Democratic Party over alleged sexual harassment by a communications director and claims of retaliation after she complained. Agriculture & Rural Economy: USDA data show Nebraska among the highest average cash rents for irrigated cropland, while pork producers push for coordinated action against costly swine diseases and manure expo attendees in Wayne highlight new organic fertilizer tech. Business & Jobs: ADM plans to expand soybean crush capacity, including a Nebraska site, and Citroniq is pitching a Falls City plant to turn corn ethanol into bio-based polypropylene. Sports & Travel: Big Ten Media Days featured Nebraska coach Matt Rhule’s push to “take a step” in 2026, and Eppley Airfield announced new nonstop Omaha–Eugene options for the Nebraska–Oregon game. Community & Culture: Gretna approved incentives for Nebraska’s first Buc-ee’s, and a new Nebraska law on Tribal Customary Adoptions took effect, with tribal groups celebrating in Macy.
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