AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLancaster County Accountability: Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley says his audit found nearly $1 billion in accounting “blunders” in the Lancaster County Treasurer’s office, calling it sloppy practices rather than theft, while Treasurer Rachel Garver insists no taxpayer money was lost. Local Public Safety: Gretna will keep relying on the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office for at least three more years under a new contract that costs the city more than $100,000 a month. Water & Flood Planning: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is partnering with local governments to study upgrades to the Big Sioux River flood-control plan, including lessons from the 2024 McCook Lake disaster. Wildfire Relief for Farmers: Gov. Jim Pillen reissued an order easing rules for commercial motor carriers so feed and supplies can reach wildfire-impacted areas. Ag Economy & Technology: At Husker Harvest Days, panels tackled farm bill progress, record-high diesel costs, and the real-world pros and cons of new ag tech and data centers. Health Policy: A new Urban Institute simulation warns Medicaid work rules could leave up to 2.3 million young adults nationwide without coverage, with paperwork and state verification as the main risk. Consumer Safety: The FDA upgraded a recall of six foaming hand soaps shipped to 15 states due to possible bacterial contamination.
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