AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDiesel and gas relief push: States moved to blunt high fuel prices as President Trump predicted costs would drop after the Iran war ends, while AAA pegged regular gas at $4.48 and diesel at $6.45. Nebraska water upgrades: Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted Gibbon’s $15 million water infrastructure package, targeting manganese in drinking water through state revolving fund loans and forgiveness. Harvest stress from rain: Southeast Nebraska farmers say recent downpours are helping crops but making harvest harder, with mud and hauling delays. Ag trade and soybeans: The U.S.-China tariff talks reportedly left out commodity soybeans, keeping pressure on Nebraska and the broader Midwest. SNAP drop hits kids: Nebraska’s SNAP enrollment fell sharply, and advocates warn many of those losing aid are children. Omaha minimum wage fight: A judge blocked Omaha from enforcing part of its $15 minimum wage plan for younger workers, while allowing other increases tied to the cost of living. Public safety and health: Lincoln Fire and Rescue will start carrying packed red blood cells on EMS for trauma care, and Nebraska’s SNAP and cybercrime stories underscore growing pressure on families and local systems.
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