AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTelemedicine in Rural EMS: Southwest Minnesota EMS rolled out ambulance-based telemedicine with Avel eCare, backed by $9.9M in federal funding to connect responders with on-call doctors and nurses. Nebraska Education: The Nebraska Department of Education launched a reading-and-writing improvement plan aimed at boosting 3rd grade literacy, with thousands of teachers training in the science of reading. UNL Wheat Under Stress: UNL adjusted its 2026 Wheat Variety Tour schedule after drought and freeze damage, canceling some stops and moving others indoors. Health & Research: UNMC’s Pancreatic Cancer Center director filed a federal complaint against the University of Nebraska, alleging discrimination and retaliation. STEM Pipeline: A UNO study explores what brings female students back to science research experiences, offering ideas to strengthen STEM participation. Broadband Tech: FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty visited Nebraska to highlight national security and rural broadband priorities. Agriculture Tech & Markets: UNL researchers and Nebraska Extension specialists discussed drought impacts on wheat and new approaches for field peas in cattle diets. Policy Fight Online Kids’ Safety: Nebraska AG Jay Jones joined a coalition opposing the federal KIDS Act, arguing it weakens protections and shifts responsibility to platforms.
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