AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Work Requirements: Nebraska is being tested early as stricter Medicaid work rules roll out; the Health Center Association of Nebraska says May enrollment dropped to zero after the new requirements began, with officials warning eligible people may assume they won’t qualify or find the process too burdensome. Local Policy Relief: Gov. Jim Pillen directed DHHS to seek CMS approval for a temporary Medicaid work requirement hardship for Dawson County, citing unemployment criteria tied to the Tyson plant closure. Retail Deal: Nebraska’s Bosselman Pump & Pantry is buying 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh standalone convenience stores across Iowa and Nebraska, plus one in Minnesota, with rebranding planned for mid-July and a promise of no layoffs as employees transition. Energy/Water Stewardship: Google pledged to replenish more water than it uses at data centers by 2030, including $17 million for water projects across multiple states. Courts/Tax Incentives: The Nebraska Supreme Court sided with the state tax commissioner in an MLB data center dispute involving transfer of incentives and repayment of sales and use taxes. Ag Under Stress: Drought pressure is worsening for U.S. cattle and feed supplies, with Nebraska pasture conditions among the worst nationally. Health Tech: Banner Health named Dr. John Rares Almasan as chief AI, data and infrastructure officer to expand AI and technology across care delivery. Infrastructure Funding: EPA approved a $40 million WIFIA loan for South Sioux City to build its own wastewater treatment system.
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