AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGeneric Drug Antitrust: Nebraska’s attorney general joined a 48-state $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over alleged generic-drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with possible compensation for buyers of certain Glenmark products from 2009–2019. Health Policy & Medicaid: As Medicaid work requirements near, states are pushing for more employer transparency about who is shifting costs to public coverage; Nebraska is already enforcing under the new federal timeline. Food Safety: The FDA is investigating iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms as a possible source in a cyclosporiasis outbreak, with thousands sickened across multiple Midwestern states. Local Services & Budgets: Aurora approved a three-year EMS contract with EMS Unlimited starting Aug. 18, after an ~$800,000 budget shortfall drove the city to privatize emergency medical services. Ag & Rural Talent: Midway Co-op is running a summer internship program for Kansas State agronomy students, including a Nebraska student, to build the next generation of rural ag professionals. Community & Events: Lincoln’s Sandhills Global Event Center hosts the National High School Finals Rodeo July 19–25, expected to draw 100,000+ attendees and major economic impact.
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