AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHigher-Ed Costs: The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a systemwide 4.25% tuition increase for 2026-27, citing inflation and budget pressure, continuing a run of recent hikes. Public Health: A hantavirus quarantine for 18 Americans tied to a cruise outbreak in Nebraska ended after weeks of isolation, with no U.S. cases linked to the ship reported. Ag & Markets: The USDA cattle-on-feed report pointed to bullish cattle signals as grains try to recover; corn and wheat conditions remain mixed amid weather swings. Nebraska Labor Watch: Research cited in a Nebraska AG vs. Lincoln minimum-wage fight argues higher youth pay is coinciding with a sharp jump in teen unemployment. Local Business & Connectivity: ALLO Fiber was named DIRECTV’s 2025 ISP Dealer of the Year, highlighting growth and customer-retention gains from migrating customers to DIRECTV’s platform. Community & Culture: North Platte’s Nebraskaland Days parade drew more than 100 floats and drew statewide attention, including Sen. Pete Ricketts. Health & Safety Tech: Cities are testing wastewater for illicit drugs, aiming to flag outbreaks and overdoses earlier. Weather: Severe thunderstorms and flooding threats continue across the central and eastern U.S.
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