AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNebraska Budget Watch: Nebraska’s projected deficit climbed to about $223 million after June tax receipts missed forecasts for the fourth straight month, with individual income taxes running 10.6% below plan. Generic Drug Antitrust: Nebraska joined a 48-state $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing and market allocation; Nebraska’s share is just over $128,000, with a first multistate trial expected later this year. Workforce & Training: Gov. Jim Pillen launched Nebraska’s Workforce Pell Grant Program, letting federal Pell dollars fund short-term job training; Metropolitan Community College is first in with programs like CDL and IT support. Biomanufacturing Push: Iowa State and Nebraska partners won a $15 million NSF award for RuralSTAMINA, aiming to spur rural biomanufacturing for products from vaccines to coatings. Local Housing Finance: Kearney approved TIF support for a 60-unit apartment complex on the south side, with construction slated to start in fall 2026. Agriculture Talent Pipeline: Midway Co-op is running summer agronomy internships for Kansas State students, including a Nebraska student, to build future rural ag leaders.
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