AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFederal Heat Fight: A coalition of groups is urging Nebraska’s members of Congress to reject H.R. 6213, arguing it would permanently block federal workplace heat protections after a deadly heat wave. Lincoln Elections Overhaul: Good Government Lincoln says it turned in enough signatures for three charter amendments this November, including moving city elections to even years, adding council term limits, and letting some residents outside city limits vote. Medicaid Work Rules Relief: Gov. Jim Pillen and DHHS secured a temporary Medicaid hardship exemption for Dawson County residents tied to high unemployment, easing work requirements until the county improves. Disability Rights in the Spotlight: A Nebraska case challenges how an algorithmic scoring system can cut home-care support without a reassessment, raising due-process and ADA concerns. State Health Leadership: DHHS renamed its Division of Developmental Disabilities to the Division of Disability and Aging, effective July 18, with no stated change to programs. Agriculture & Range: Nebraska Grazing Schools registration is open for Sandhills (July 28-30) and Panhandle (Aug. 24-26), plus UNL reports western bean cutworm moth activity—scouting urged. Economy Watch: Nebraska’s June unemployment rate held at 2.9%.
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