AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDisability Care Fight: Families rallied at the Nebraska Capitol over the state’s new interRAI assessment tool, saying it’s cutting care levels for developmentally disabled Nebraskans; the state says an outside contractor will review the tool after complaints. Local Elections & Courts: U.S. Marshals arrested a sixth out-of-state suspect in a Lancaster County fraudulent petition signatures probe, alleging false notarized affidavits tied to ballot measures. State Policy: Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued Omaha over the city’s minimum-wage ordinance, setting up a legal fight ahead of an Oct. 1 start. Agriculture & Weather: Corn and soybeans both rallied Wednesday as Pro Farmer Crop Tour results showed Nebraska corn yields down year-over-year; meanwhile, forecasts call for drier conditions tonight with fog, then storm chances Friday and Sunday. Trade Watch: Trump paused 50% Canada tariffs for three days while a deal is finalized, with agriculture concessions a key sticking point. Tech & Delivery: Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. towns by year’s end, including Nebraska. Food Safety: The FDA flagged major 2026 recalls tied to outbreaks, including Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce linked to cyclospora.
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