AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUniversity of Nebraska fundraising: UN Foundation says private support hit a record $532.8M in FY, surpassing $500M for the first time, with 58,433 donors backing research and student funds. Renewables & local tax policy: A Grist report looks at how Nebraska’s renewable “nameplate capacity” excise tax can help schools fund upgrades, while some counties tighten rules that can leave projects behind. Data centers in Kearney: The city’s planning commission advanced a conditional use permit for a large data center tied to new, stricter code amendments—aimed at noise, water, and energy-rate concerns. Agriculture & environment: Nebraska approved a Cherry County hog operation (TK Angus) after state permit steps, while UNL extension warns pests and diseases are spreading west, including tar spot and soybean cyst nematode. Tech in education: UNO’s aviation program is using VR cognitive training (NeuroTrainer) to boost student skills for flight performance. Public safety: Omaha Public Schools asked police to stop using electric shock gloves on students after reported uses. Aviation logistics: Amazon says Prime Air will expand to five more U.S. metro areas, with Nebraska already in the current service footprint.
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