AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Center Water Rules: Nebraska lawmakers passed a measure pushing data centers to report water use and power demand, aiming to fill major transparency gaps as drought and growth concerns mount. Local Planning: Lincoln County commissioners also workshopped draft data center regulations covering water, electricity, emergency response, decommissioning, and financial guarantees. Public Health & Food Access: USDA ordered Nebraska to lift SNAP healthy-choice restrictions on soda and energy drinks after a federal court vacated the waiver approvals. Ag Workforce: Midway Co-op is running summer agronomy internships for a Nebraska student and a Kansas student, pairing classroom learning with producer-facing experience. Helium in Western Nebraska: Lincoln County planning commissioners reviewed a proposed helium extraction plant near Birdwood Creek, with operators citing regulated well practices and limited site impacts. Healthcare Oversight: Nebraska’s AG disciplined two nurses tied to an Omaha hospice over alleged controlled-substance mishandling and record issues. Elections: Pete Buttigieg stumped in Omaha for Denise Powell in Nebraska’s 2nd District race. Community Safety: Broken Bow police reported a serious motor vehicle vs. bicycle crash involving a 9-year-old.
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