AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRadio & Sports Media: Walnut Media is bringing back Omaha’s historic AM-590 WOW call letters, with the station relaunching Monday and later becoming a Husker Athletics flagship for football and other sports coverage. FTC & Nebraska AG: The FTC reached a final settlement with Havas Media Group USA over alleged “brand safety” coordination that suppressed competition in digital ads; Nebraska AG Brenna Bird also touted a victory restoring competition and free speech in digital advertising. Workforce & Layoffs: The Nebraska Department of Labor will host a Rapid Response session for Lexington-area workers facing layoffs tied to Tyson, offering job search help, unemployment guidance, and multilingual support. Food Safety: The FDA classified a nationwide recall of more than half a million bags of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips at its highest risk level over possible Salmonella; separate FDA action is investigating cyclospora-linked packaged salad mixes sold by Hy-Vee, Aldi and Jewel-Osco, including in Nebraska. Water Infrastructure: Nebraska’s SRF water program is nearing $2 billion in statewide commitments after the Environmental Quality Council approved the FY2027 intended use plan. Ballot & Policy: Respect Nebraska Voters submitted 186,500+ signatures to raise the threshold for lawmakers to change voter-passed laws, aiming for the November ballot. Trade & Agriculture: Nebraska Farm Bureau and Rep. Mike Flood weighed in as USMCA renewal talks continue, arguing the pact is vital to Nebraska corn and beef exports.
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