AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNebraska Politics & Transparency: Gov. Jim Pillen’s office says he doesn’t use a state-issued cellphone, after a records request sought call logs dating to Sept. 2023—sparking fresh criticism that he’s dodging Nebraska public disclosure norms. Higher Education Costs: The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a 4.25% tuition increase systemwide, while cutting $8 million in the next budget—regents cited inflation and staffing needs, while opponents warned students are being priced out. Regulatory & Consumer Impact: Nebraska’s Department of Agriculture faces major pushback on proposed rules that would treat any amount of THC in food and beverages as illegal, with hemp/CBD businesses warning the standard goes beyond federal limits. FTC & Nebraska in National Legal Fight: The FTC joined Nebraska and other states in suing WPATH over alleged deceptive claims about pediatric transgender medical treatments. Small Business Relief: SBA announced low-interest disaster loans for drought-related economic losses across multiple South Dakota counties and several Nebraska counties. Agriculture & Markets: Corn futures edged higher as crop conditions improved in parts of the Corn Belt, while cattle trade activity picked up in cash markets.
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