AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoFederal Cannabis Policy Shift: The DOJ downgraded medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, opening the door for some federal tax benefits and new research—though recreational cannabis stays Schedule I and states still face a patchwork future. Inflation Watch: U.S. inflation hit 4.2% in May, driven by higher energy costs tied to the Iran conflict, pushing gas and transportation prices up and complicating the Fed’s next moves. COVID Testing Settlement (Nebraska): Nebraska and Iowa are among 18 states in a nearly $5M GS Labs settlement over overpriced, delayed COVID-19 tests; Nebraska’s AG says the deal targets consumer harm from inflated “cash prices” and missed turnaround promises. College Sports & Gambling Fallout: Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt backed quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s treatment while the NCAA appeals a court injunction that temporarily lets him play after a betting-related ruling. Retail Tech in Nebraska: B&R Stores will roll out Simbe’s Tally shelf-scanning robots in Lincoln to cut manual inventory work and improve in-store availability. Energy/Infrastructure: Black Hills Corp. updated progress on a 1.8-gigawatt Cheyenne, Wyoming data center project, targeting service in early 2028.
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