AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Business Growth: New Start Cleaning, long based in Lincoln, is expanding into the Omaha metro with recurring, deep, move-in/out, and post-construction services. Property Tax Reality Check: A local debate is pushing back on the claim that rising Lincoln property tax collections are “almost exclusively” driven by assessor valuations, arguing city budgeting and levy decisions matter more. Public Safety & Justice: Hall County judge sentenced Kelli Lepler to 15 years probation and ordered $266,636 restitution tied to headstones sold but not delivered. Crime Prevention Push: A Gretna mother is backing a national violent felon registry named for her daughter, aiming to help communities know who’s nearby. Ag Fuel Relief: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins hinted at fuel relief for farmers as diesel prices stay high; South Dakota also moved to loosen dyed-diesel and hauling limits. Health Care Payments: Trump began mailing $500 Obamacare refund checks to nearly 1 million people in 30 states using the federal exchange. Nebraska Economy: Nebraska reported $8 million in miscellaneous tax revenue in Q1 2026, up 14.3% from the prior quarter. Midterms Watch: Republicans are bracing for losses in several once-competitive House races, including Nebraska’s 2nd.
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