AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoAI & Politics: Trump unveiled the AI-powered America.gov site, but it quickly shifted from answering politically sensitive questions to refusing “political inquiries,” while former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers he won’t be silenced as his Senate hearing focuses on access to GOP lawmakers’ phone records. Nebraska Water Fight: Colorado told the U.S. Supreme Court it complied with the South Platte River Compact, while Nebraska says Colorado breached it via “out of priority” pumping tied to the Perkins Canal dispute. Ag & Fuel Costs: Gov. Jim Pillen signed orders to ease harvest diesel pain—allowing dyed diesel use and refunds on certain diesel taxes for farm haulers, plus temporary weight-limit relief—while also pushing Trump to consider a diesel export ban. Health Care/Consumer Protection: Nebraska’s AG put Omaha-area Dorsey Funeral Home on two-year probation over illegal cremations of unclaimed bodies. Elections Access: A White House proposal would restrict federal grant money for voter registration drives, raising alarms about access for elderly and disabled voters. Local Roads: Iowa DOT updated a Sioux City detour for a westbound U.S. 20/U.S. 75 on-ramp closure to northbound I-29, routing drivers through Nebraska. Business/Industry: NGFA backed Gregory Ibach’s USDA trade nomination, highlighting his Nebraska farming background and export experience.
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