AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Safety & Courts: Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges tied to a thwarted drone-and-sniper plot targeting the White House UFC event, with prosecutors saying the group amassed weapons, explosives and drones after a May start. Nebraska Economy & Cost of Living: A DoorDash “Cheeseburger Index” found Lincoln, Nebraska among the best-value big cities for a cheeseburger, fries and soda, while the overall report shows restaurant prices still climbing. State Budget Pressure: Gov. Jim Pillen is pushing more income tax cuts as Nebraska faces a projected $600M-plus shortfall, while opponents warn the cuts are worsening the budget outlook. Consumer Protection: Nebraska is part of a multistate $45M settlement against Block/Cash App over deceptive fraud-protection claims, with attorneys general saying users weren’t properly protected. Ag & Jobs: A Creighton survey says Mid-American food processing jobs fell, with Nebraska taking nearly half the losses, as cattle and manufacturing pressures weigh on the sector. Infrastructure & Safety: Nebraska DOT work is set to add rumble strips and install CCTV cameras along NE highways starting July 13. Education & Affordability: UNL Libraries won a national innovation award for scaling automation that helps students find no-cost or low-cost course materials. Health & Research: A Tel Aviv-led study, including Creighton researchers in Omaha, reports a potential biological path toward regenerating inner-ear hair cells to reverse hearing loss.
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