AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEntrepreneurship in the Heartland: Grand Island’s Big Idea Grand Island opens applications for its fifth annual push to fund for-profit startups, with local sponsors including the CCC Grand Island Entrepreneurship Center and NACCE. UNL Graduation Spotlight: Ava Lucille Brauer of Fallbrook earned a B.S. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the Aug. 15 commencement. Water & Ag Tech Training: CPNRD approved switching its nitrogen management testing to V-TAPS, aiming for more interactive producer education every four years. Broadband Funding: NTIA plans to accept new state proposals for BEAD broadband grants to reach newly identified unserved locations. State Tech & AI: Nebraska expands its statewide AI chatbot support after a DMV pilot, rolling out Nebraska Navigator on Nebraska.gov. Higher Ed Finance: Nebraska Treasurer Joey Spellerberg highlights College Savings Month and NEST 529’s tax-advantaged options. Public Housing Snapshot: HUD’s Picture of Subsidized Households shows many Nebraska cities holding steady unit counts in 2025, with Lincoln and Omaha among the largest systems. Education Policy Fight: Nebraska’s education board deadlocks on new social studies standards, keeping debate over what gets taught front and center.
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