AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSNAP Legal Win for Nebraska: A federal judge ruled USDA can’t approve waivers that let states restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks, striking down Nebraska’s limits along with Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee and West Virginia. Public Power & Data Center Energy: Gov. Jim Pillen signed LB 1261 to preserve Nebraska’s public power model while setting rules for private facilities serving large new electric loads, aiming to keep costs off ratepayers. Gaming Revenue: Nebraska’s five land-based casinos grew May gaming revenue 12% to $27.1 million. Healthcare Capacity: Box Butte General Hospital Laboratory earned national COLA accreditation, highlighting quality and patient safety. Workforce & Ag Services: A Nebraska LEAD program perspective points to labor shortages beyond farms, including ag equipment dealerships, and spotlights training partnerships. Tech Meets Banking: Telcoin launched on-chain bank accounts tied to stablecoin balances via a Nebraska-chartered digital asset bank. Local Planning Watch: Seward County officials are preparing for possible data center impacts, weighing a potential six-month moratorium.
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