AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNebraska Elections: Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen certified the fall 2026 ballot Friday after a lawsuit-heavy summer, setting up races for 92 candidates, 48 judges, and three statewide ballot measures on online sports wagering and “Fairness for Girls.” State Budget & Health Policy: Nebraska’s $200M Meta social media settlement will be paid over 10 years, with the first installment due by late September, while the state continues budget cuts and planning. Public Safety & Community: Bennington is displaying a World Trade Center steel beam at the fire department for the 9/11 anniversary, with hundreds of small flags honoring fallen firefighters. Agriculture & Rural Economy: Nebraska Game and Parks is accepting 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant applications for outdoor recreation projects, with deadlines and match requirements posted online. Consumer Protection: Iowa AG Brenna Bird and other attorneys general are urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to curb illegal robocalls. Local Culture: UNO’s art gallery opened a first-of-its-kind retrospective on Omaha mid-century artist Bill J. Hammon, running through Oct. 30.
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