AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNebraska Energy Policy: State Sen. Rick Holdcroft’s LB1172 would require electric suppliers to keep 75% of their generation portfolio dispatchable, with annual certification to the Nebraska Power Review Board and a plan to return to compliance if they fall short. Rural Health Funding: State Sen. Paul Strommen’s LB1229 would create a Rural Health Transformation Fund to hold federal CMS money for rural health transformation, with tight limits on how it can be used and public reporting of applications and outcomes. Medicaid & Disability Rules: Nebraska lawmakers are moving LB1091 (long-term care for special-needs clients outside Medicaid managed care risk models) and LB1240 (changing state recovery rules for ABLE accounts after a beneficiary’s death). Public Safety Costs: LB900 passed, adjusting county sheriff fees, commissions, and mileage for tax distress warrants. AI in Schools: An Omaha tech consulting CEO and parent is pushing back on AI use in Westside and other districts, raising concerns about “cognitive offloading” and mental fatigue. Broadband & Data Centers: Nebraska’s PSC argues fiber is the most reliable path for growing data center demand and resilient service. Food Safety: The cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce is now reported in 15 states, including Nebraska.
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