AGP Executive Report
Last update: 44 minutes agoOmaha Public Schools Budget Crunch: Omaha Public Schools says a Nebraska Department of Education miscalculation created a $50.6 million shortfall, and it’s proposing a property tax levy increase plus cuts tied to staff pay to close the gap. Internet Outage Scrutiny: West Omaha residents report weeks without service from Quantum Fiber, prompting complaints to the Nebraska Public Service Commission and calls for better local customer contact. Nebraska Weather: Scattered showers move through Wednesday with cooler temperatures, then more rain chances later in the week before heat returns. Ag Updates: USDA’s acreage reporting modernization pilot is rolling out in Seward County, and Nebraska Extension is urging scouting after beet armyworm was spotted in sugar beets. Farm Bill Win: Sen. Deb Fischer highlights Farm Bill text that includes precision-ag and rural connectivity priorities. Property Taxes: Gov. Jim Pillen launches a Property Tax Hotline for residents facing valuation and bill spikes. Community & Health: Nebraska Diaper Bank expands services in Grand Island through a partnership with Hope Harbor, and a new study spotlights Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce model built from ARPA funds. Public Safety: Gov. Pillen says threats against his family are part of an uptick in violence against officials.
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