AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health Watch: Omaha health officials are using wastewater surveillance to spot emerging pathogens during the College World Series, with samples sent to the Nebraska Public Health Lab for rapid testing. Nebraska Politics: The Nebraska Board of State Canvassers certified the 2026 primary results, with no automatic recounts for statewide races. Agriculture & Policy: Gov. Jim Pillen and ag leaders celebrated LB 525, a new law setting rules to protect farmers’ and ranchers’ agricultural data. Energy & Water: EPA approved a $40 million WIFIA loan for South Sioux City’s wastewater expansion, aiming to boost local treatment capacity and protect the Missouri River. Healthcare Accountability: A federal default judgment ordered $3.42M from a Nebraska pharmacist tied to alleged Medicare/Medicaid False Claims Act violations. Food Costs: SNAP restrictions are expanding, and Nebraska is among states moving to limit certain non-nutritious purchases. Business Moves: Bosselman Pump & Pantry will buy 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh stores, including two in Nebraska, with rebranding planned after a July close. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reports Nebraska average gas prices down 11.2 cents to $3.97/g.
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