AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicaid & Jobs: Gov. Jim Pillen directed DHHS to seek CMS approval to give Dawson County a temporary high-unemployment hardship from Nebraska’s new Medicaid work requirements after the Tyson Foods closure in Lexington. Retail Expansion: Nebraska-based Pump & Pantry (Bosselman Enterprises) is buying 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh standalone stores across Iowa and Minnesota, with rebranding starting mid-July and no layoffs expected. Local Economy & Infrastructure: South Sioux City secured a $40M EPA WIFIA loan to expand its wastewater treatment plant, aiming to avoid major rate shocks for residents. Energy Costs: New data shows electricity prices rising fast in many states; Nebraska is among the higher year-over-year increases, driven by grid investment and demand. Aviation & Trade: Lincoln Airport is moving ahead with a $100M runway reconstruction to support more commercial and military aircraft traffic. Food Security: Food Bank for the Heartland launched its summer hunger campaign with a “Stuff the Truck” drive at Baker’s, citing the summer gap when school meals end. Tech & Sanctions: Federal prosecutors say California tech executive Jamshid Ghomi helped Iran obtain restricted U.S. computer equipment for years, setting up a major legal fight.
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