AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCDBG Webinar: Nebraska’s Department of Economic Development will host a free June 3 webinar (9:30 a.m. CT) to walk communities through 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant application rules, deadlines, and how to submit. Opioid Money: Nebraska is set to receive $27M from the opioid settlement as states finalize the long-running Purdue/Sackler fallout. Nebraska Politics: State Sen. John Cavanaugh conceded Nebraska’s 2nd District Democratic primary to Denise Powell, ending a tight race after outstanding ballots were updated. Defense Shake-Up: The Pentagon is canceling deployments to Poland and Germany to reduce troop numbers in Europe, including stopping 4,000 troops from heading to Poland. Rural Health Spotlight: UNK and UNMC marked the opening of a new rural health education complex, with students like Allie Daro highlighting the pipeline from rural programs to medical training. Business & Broadband: Nebraska’s BEAD buildout continues, with Vistabeam turning on a BEAD-funded connection in the state.
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