AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStudent Debt & Savings: Nebraska’s NEST 529 marks 25 years, touting 300,000+ accounts and $8 billion in assets as families weigh rising education costs and loan reliance. Public Health Recall: Intercon Chemical voluntarily recalls select hand soap products after FDA concerns about possible bacterial contamination. Weather & Flood Watch: Rain and storms return Friday night into Saturday, with cooler, wetter conditions lingering into Sunday and beyond. Education Outcomes: Nebraska’s 2018 bachelor’s degree completion rate hits 59.3% by 2024, with 4,736 completers out of 7,989 students. Local Mobility Rules: Omaha-area agencies are working on regional rules for e-bikes and e-motos on trails as devices outpace existing definitions. State Politics: A Nebraska governor’s race poll shows a statistical dead heat between Jim Pillen and Lynne Walz, with other candidates trailing and many undecided. Consumer Protection: Nebraska lawmakers highlight House passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act aimed at limiting data-center energy cost pass-through tied to AI. Public Safety/Utilities: Southwest Regional Water District lifts a boil order after emergency repairs. Sports: Nebraska women’s basketball releases its full 2026-27 conference slate; UNK Band Day draws 33 marching bands to Kearney Sept. 19.
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