AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoState Budget Crunch: Gov. Jim Pillen issued a memo ordering further reductions in Nebraska state spending and requiring monthly compliance reports starting July 31, with limits on travel, hiring, dues, and some tech purchases. Ag Tech & Training: UNL’s Nebraska Ranch Practicum is back with eight sessions across the growing season, pairing research with hands-on learning for regional ranchers. EV Infrastructure Gap: A new Brookings Metro scorecard finds uneven EV readiness across states, with Nebraska’s neighbors and the nation showing big differences in chargers and incentives. Public Safety Tech: Kearney and Buffalo County are using drones and Flock ALPR cameras, with officials emphasizing the tech captures plates rather than identifying drivers. Cyber & Consumer Protection: Block/Cash App agreed to a $45M settlement with state AGs over fraud protections and misleading marketing; Nebraska’s share is about $380K. Health Access: A report highlights where home sleep therapy is hardest to get, pointing to mismatches between sleep need and Medicare spending. Local Research & Outreach: UNL’s Panhandle center announced a free dry edible bean webinar series plus a Sept. 2 open house. Rural Health Crisis: A story on Nebraska’s psychiatric bed shortage spotlights how fewer inpatient units leave people searching for care.
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