AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedical Marijuana Enforcement: A Hall County judge fined York notary Jacy Todd $2,800 (plus fees/costs) for official misconduct and false statements tied to notarizing medical marijuana petition sheets, a case that could keep fueling ballot-initiative challenges. Local Planning & Data Centers: Custer County’s planning commission is drafting potential data center zoning rules after a six-month moratorium, aiming to set safeguards for health and safety before any formal regulations are written. Ag & Business Leadership: Central Valley Ag named Kelby Vandenberg senior vice president of feed, a Nebraska-raised executive stepping into a top role as Doug Rowse retires. Regional Economy Watch: Creighton’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index rose to 56.0 for June, signaling manufacturing growth despite ongoing job losses and inflation pressure. Cybersecurity: A password-spray campaign targeted Microsoft Azure CLI sign-ins, with confirmed account compromises across 64 organizations—an IT risk reminder for Nebraska businesses. Sports/College Athletics: Wisconsin officially hired Shawn Eichorst as athletic director, bringing a familiar Nebraska connection back to the Big Ten. Nebraska Ballot Measure: Backers of online sports betting in Nebraska submitted signatures for a 2026 ballot push, including a plan to route 70% of revenue to property tax credits.
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