AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety: Nebraska health officials say the cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has reached at least 92 confirmed cases statewide, with Douglas County reporting 71 and Lancaster County reporting 46 since June, as investigators keep tracing the source. Public Health: A separate salmonella outbreak linked to recalled Mexican jalapeños has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states, including Nebraska; CDC/FDA say Chipotle and QDOBA removed the product and report no deaths. State Government: The Nebraska Public Service Commission is seeking revocation of The Andersons’ grain dealer license, alleging long delays in payment and record-keeping failures tied to 17 grain loads. Higher Education: University of Nebraska regents will consider a 2027-29 budget request that includes a 4.25% inflation-based increase plus funding for programs like presidential scholars and biomedical research. Energy/Defense: Lockheed Martin is in talks to secure U.S.-sourced scandium and germanium supplies for military systems, including scandium from a Nebraska mine expected to start production in 2028. Local & Community: WanderNebraska is expanding heritage tourism across 254 Nebraska sites with a free mobile app for check-ins and prizes. Sports: Kearney High senior Will Kaskie commits to Nebraska baseball.
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