AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoISS Lawsuits: Texas, Nebraska, Iowa and West Virginia have teamed up to sue proxy adviser ISS, accusing it of “disguising political activism as financial advice” and misleading investors while pushing ESG/DEI voting recommendations; ISS denies wrongdoing, saying its guidance follows client-selected policies. Local Governance: Sioux Center department heads shared 2025 highlights at a May 11 council meeting, including police reporting full staffing and multiple awards for lifesaving work. Nebraska Economy & Energy: Otoe County voted to pause data-center permits for up to a year as residents worry about water, power and heat impacts—another sign the fight over AI infrastructure is spreading. Higher Ed & Workforce: UNL awarded a record 3,885 degrees at May commencements, while Nebraska’s unemployment rate held at 3.0% in April. Sports & Culture: SDSU engineering students won NASA’s Blue Skies “Wingman” safety-glasses contest; and Nebraska’s Cy-Hawk QB situation keeps fans watching as Iowa State’s new coach era begins.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.