AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Governance: A Douglas County ballot fight over expanding the commissioner board from 3 to 5 has turned into a dispute over who controls the final ballot language, after commissioners added competing questions late in the process. Elections & Policy: A federal judge blocked key parts of a Trump-backed USPS mail ballot rule for the 2026 midterms, with voting-rights advocates warning the changes could disenfranchise voters. Nebraska Economy & Infrastructure: Nebraska’s NDOT and federal partners unveiled a “Get America Building Again” effort backed by $5.15M in grants, including an Omaha “The Stitch” plan to reclaim nearly 20 acres for potential housing and business development. Agriculture & Food Markets: Trump signed an order allowing small and medium farms to process their own meat, aiming to challenge big processors—while Nebraska and other lawmakers warn it could be undermined by beef import pressure. Business & Finance: BMO completed the sale of 138 U.S. branches to First Citizens, including locations in Nebraska. Education & Workforce: Nebraska Treasurer Joey Spellerberg highlighted College Savings Month, promoting NEST 529 as costs rise.
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