AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicaid Work Rules Hit Nebraska First: Nebraska will start removing people from Medicaid for failing new work requirements on Aug. 1, with about 200 Nebraskans expected to lose coverage—an early rollout tied to federal rules that require work, volunteering, school, or job training hours. Unclaimed Property Push: Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg says the state has returned $13.7M in unclaimed property in 2026 so far, averaging about $1,200 per claim, and urges residents to check NebraskaLostCash.gov. Homebuying Affordability Pressure: A new Flatwater Free Press data dive finds the “average” Nebraska homebuyer is now about 42, and younger buyers are increasingly priced out as home costs outpace pay. Election 2026 Watch: Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn kicked off a statewide tour in Sarpy County, pitching affordability and tariffs as key issues. AI & Telecom Policy: Sen. Deb Fischer held a hearing on how AI is reshaping communications networks, featuring Nebraska’s Public Service Commission commissioner and major industry leaders. Energy Reliability: The U.S. DOE issued an emergency order to help the central grid operator manage extreme heat and reduce blackout risk across 17 states.
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