AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNebraska Politics: Gov. Jim Pillen and Democratic nominee Lynne Walz both updated fundraising totals in the Nebraska governor race, with Pillen citing $9.5 million cash on hand and Walz saying she outraised him since the May primary. Housing & Local Finance: Pillen signed LB 1114 in Blair, including a Community Improvement District Act meant to help communities fund infrastructure tied to housing development. Ag Policy & Disaster Relief: Sen. Deb Fischer’s Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act is headed to the president to speed wildfire recovery payments to Nebraska producers. SNAP Oversight: A federal hearing focused on SNAP waste, fraud and abuse, with testimony highlighting EBT skimming and retailer misuse risks. Marijuana Rescheduling: A DEA judge set a schedule for a June 29 hearing on moving marijuana to Schedule III, with Nebraska listed among the states participating. Energy & Economy: New GDP data shows most states grew in Q1, but Nebraska’s real GDP fell 0.9%. Legal Fight Over Plastics: Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers is leading a 17-state lawsuit challenging California’s plastics packaging law, arguing it will raise costs nationwide. Workforce Watch: A report says Nebraska teen unemployment nearly tripled after the minimum wage initiative passed, fueling a legal fight involving Lincoln’s $15 ordinance.
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