AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDrug Pricing Crackdown: Nebraska joined a 48-state settlement with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals over alleged generic-drug price manipulation and reduced competition, with Nebraska’s share at about $128,192 and claims possible for purchases made between May 2009 and Dec. 2019. Daylight Saving Time: The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent; the Senate still has to act, with Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer among those who previously opposed it. Nebraska Workforce Training: Gov. Jim Pillen launched the Nebraska Workforce Pell Grant Program, letting federal Pell money fund short-term job training; Metropolitan Community College is the first to roll out programs like CDL and IT support. Wildfire Relief for Livestock: Pillen reissued an order to keep hay and other supplies moving to wildfire-impacted areas, easing carrier rules through Aug. 12. Rural Community & Agriculture: Nebraska’s AgTech Connect convenes ag producers and innovators in Lincoln to test new tools for robotics, water management, and livestock tech—positioning the state as a “proving ground.” Local Culture: Wayne’s Blue Cat Gallery and Studio is hosting a rural-life art exhibit connecting Nebraska artists and beyond. Public Safety Update: Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers returned from a four-month D.C. mission supporting Operation Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful.
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