AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNebraska Budget Watch: Gov. Jim Pillen’s memo calling for at least a 5% cut across state agencies is sparking legal questions about whether he can order reductions without lawmakers’ sign-off, as Nebraska faces another projected deficit heading into the 2027 session. Data Centers & Water: Nebraska lawmakers passed a new law requiring data centers to report key operating details, including water use and power demand, as communities push back over drought risk and farmland impacts; local planning bodies are also drafting broader data-center rules. Public Safety & Fraud: Nebraska’s AG-led push to crack down on scam robocalls and texts is gaining momentum through a multistate coalition urging stronger FCC rules to stop scammers from using legitimate phone numbers. COVID-Era Accountability: A Kearney businessman at the center of a federal COVID-era loan fraud probe is being asked to testify, while a separate court fight alleges the family stonewalled investigators over relief funds. Immigration & Business: An AI-backed Nebraska-linked startup, Immigify, is raising $1 million to help employers and immigrants navigate complex work-visa compliance. Ag Workforce: Midway Co-op is running summer agronomy internships for Nebraska and Kansas students, aiming to keep young talent in rural regions.
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