AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoNebraska Politics: Former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom says he’s entering the 2026 Nebraska governor race as a nonpartisan candidate, launching a petition drive to qualify for the ballot. State Budget: The University of Nebraska System is bracing for an unexpected $36 million state funding cut tied to a shortfall in tax revenue, on top of earlier austerity moves. Corrections: Nebraska Department of Correctional Services announced leadership changes, including a new legal counsel and a deputy director shift for prisons. Public Safety & Health: Nebraska reported an inmate death at the State Penitentiary, and health officials are tracking a measles exposure alert tied to Philadelphia airport travel. Agriculture & Weather: USDA’s crop report shows slight improvement in conditions, while an eastern Nebraska farmer warns drought and heat are leaving some fields “dry” and forcing tough irrigation decisions. Local Economy & Community: Café Hope in Gretna received a $10,000 Jacques Pépin Foundation grant to expand its paid culinary workforce program for young adults. Sports: Nebraska volleyball standouts Andi Jackson and Bergen Reilly will represent the Huskers at Big Ten Media Day, and Dylan Carey signed an undrafted free agent deal with the New York Mets.
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