AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSevere Weather & Power Restoration: Omaha Public Power District reported thousands still in the dark after Sunday storms, with crews working 126 outages and about 275 customers without power as of Monday noon, after a peak near 4,000; MidAmerican Energy also had about 1,200 customers out in northwest Iowa. Storm Aftermath: The weekend system brought multiple tornado warnings and at least one confirmed tornado in south-central Nebraska. Legal Fight Over Kids Online: NetChoice sued to block Nebraska’s Social Media Act, arguing age verification, parental consent, and parental monitoring for minors violate the First Amendment. Broadband & Tech Growth: Innosphere announced its 2026 Life Sciences Incubator cohort—38 startups across multiple states, including Nebraska—backed by a U.S. EDA grant. Local Business & Housing: A Bradshaw open house set for May 21 will showcase newly completed homes and ongoing rural development plans. Agriculture Under Pressure: Western Nebraska farmers are scaling back amid drought and water limits, including one operation planting just 60 of 1,000 acres. Energy Policy: The DOE awarded more than $94 million for light-water SMR permitting and supply-chain work, with Nebraska Public Power District receiving $27.86 million for early site permitting.
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