AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedicaid Work Rules: CMS has issued final federal rules requiring many Medicaid enrollees to prove they’re working or in qualifying activities, with states scrambling to update systems and avoid coverage losses from paperwork hurdles. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a voluntary recall of 913 cases of Alfredo sauce to a Class I, highest-risk level after a supplier’s dry milk powder raised potential salmonella concerns, with distribution reported across 41 states including Nebraska. Small Business Watch: The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell in May, while uncertainty rose—Nebraska’s director cited taxes and inflation as key pressures on local job creators. Ag Markets: USDA reports left grain markets mostly flat, while cattle prices rebounded amid renewed screwworm concerns. Nebraska Higher Ed Costs: UNL tuition could rise again under a proposed regents budget, with resident and nonresident per-credit increases outlined. AI Policy Fight: After Trump urged states to hold off on AI regulation, some states are moving ahead with more targeted laws covering real-world uses like employers and child-facing chatbots. Local Business/Community: Bennington approved development and infrastructure items, including a TIF-backed redevelopment plan expected to start in November.
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