AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety & Agriculture: Federal officials say a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell has sickened about 1,600 people across five states, and Taylor Farms says it’s voluntarily pulling all central Mexico iceberg lettuce from the U.S. market. Local Governance & Data Centers: Cass County planners advanced a proposed data center moratorium after residents packed the meeting, with the plan steering projects toward industrial-zoned land and pushing for closed-loop cooling where feasible. State Policy & Education: A new Nebraska law lets NEST 529 accounts pay for more career and credential programs beyond a traditional four-year degree, expanding options in trades and high-demand fields. Energy & Infrastructure: Nebraska Public Power District broke ground on the Princeton Road Station in Lancaster County, targeting operation in 2029. Public Safety: The Nebraska State Patrol arrested an Omaha man accused of threatening a Columbus school and Gov. Jim Pillen’s family. Rural Economy: A Creighton-led survey finds Nebraska-area rural bank leaders’ outlook worsening, with weak commodity prices cited as the biggest challenge.
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