AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUniversity of Nebraska Tuition: The NU Board of Regents approved a 4.25% systemwide tuition increase for 2026-27, citing inflation and budget pressures, while also cutting $8M in the next budget. Livestock Vaccine Breakthrough: UNL researchers unveiled a low-cost swine influenza vaccination method using DNA in lipid nanoparticles, aiming for fast, strong protection without worsening respiratory illness. Digital Agriculture Push: Nebraska joined NASA’s Acres Farm Innovation Ambassador effort to advance digital agriculture tools for growers. Hemp Rule Fight: Nebraska hemp businesses and consumers pushed back hard against a proposed state THC-in-food rule that would effectively ban products with any THC, arguing it goes beyond federal limits. Youth Jobs & Minimum Wage: New research links Nebraska’s minimum wage increase to a sharp rise in youth unemployment, with lawmakers weighing a 2026 fix. Medicaid Work Rules: Final federal rules spell out how many Medicaid enrollees must document work or training activities to keep coverage. Environmental Science: UNL and regional researchers report wildfire-driven ozone pollution worsening air quality across the Midwest, including near Nebraska’s National Forest. Tech & Telecom: ALLO Fiber was named DIRECTV’s 2025 ISP Dealer of the Year after migrating customers to DIRECTV via its 100% fiber network.
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