AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNebraska Budget Watch: Gov. Jim Pillen ordered state agencies to cut spending and freeze most hiring, and UNL President Jeffery Gold responded to the governor’s budget-cut request as agencies face tighter monthly spending allotments. Beef Prices: Nebraska consumers are feeling national sticker shock as beef prices hit new highs, driven by a smaller cattle herd and higher producer costs. Public Safety & Fraud: Nebraska Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a push for tougher FCC rules to stop scam robocalls, while Louisiana AG Liz Murrill announced a $45M multistate settlement with Block over Cash App fraud protections. Ag & Industry: AGP marked a milestone at its David City plant by shipping the first U.S. unit train of soybean oil, boosting domestic supply chains. Education & Tech: UNL Libraries won a national innovation award for scaling automation that helps students find no-cost or low-cost course materials, and the UN system’s new AI Institute is coordinating AI work across campuses. Community & Health: Nebraska Community Blood Bank declared another summer shortage, with O-negative at under a one-day supply. Local Development: Kearney city council will consider TIF support for a 60-unit apartment complex.
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