AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNebraska Economy & Business: The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s agriculture and natural resources programs moved up in the QS World University Rankings, landing in the top 9% worldwide (up from 46th to 40th), a win for Nebraska’s research and extension pipeline. Local Development: Omaha is starting construction on the $25M “La Plaza de la Raza” project in South Omaha, turning a long-used parking area into a tourism and community hub with an amphitheater, playgrounds, open lawn space and signature art. Regulation & Courts: The U.S. DOJ sued Massachusetts and Rhode Island to block in-state tuition and aid for certain undocumented students, arguing the policies unlawfully discriminate against U.S. citizens. Consumer & State Policy: Arkansas launched an app to help SNAP recipients navigate a new ban on buying junk food with benefits, using phone scans to flag eligible items. Business Climate: Menards reached a $4.25M multistate settlement over claims it deceptively marketed a merchandise credit program and allegedly engaged in price gouging during COVID. Industry Tech: The Society of Collision Repair Specialists created an ADAS Repair Division and governing council to support the growing diagnostics and calibration repair sector.
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