AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOpioid Treatment Expansion: BAART Programs says 11 opioid treatment centers across six states are adding office-based opioid treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone alongside existing methadone services, aiming to give patients more medication options. Beef Tariffs Backlash: Nebraska and other beef-state Republicans warn President Trump’s plan to lift tariffs and allow large volumes of imported ground beef could undercut ranchers and farmers even as it’s pitched as a way to lower grocery prices. Farm Income Pressure: The American Farm Bureau Federation projects about $31B in 2026 farm losses, citing higher fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the Iran war, with Nebraska Farmers Union calling it the worst downturn since the 1980s. State Water Infrastructure: Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted Plainview’s drinking-water improvements, including a new wellfield project using Nebraska’s State Revolving Fund after nitrate issues were found in existing wells. Child Care Quality: Brilliant Brains Learning Center in Omaha earned Nebraska’s Step Up to Quality Step 5 rating and national accreditation, marking a major boost for early childhood services. Local Business/Real Estate: ExchangeRight says its Net-Leased Portfolio 74 DST is fully subscribed at $63.34M, including properties leased to major retailers and service companies across multiple states, including Nebraska. Nebraska Sports Economy: Nebraska volleyball drew a record crowd at South Dakota State, with 5,113 fans at First Bank & Trust Arena—another reminder of how big events move local spending.
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