AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSNAP Legal Fight: A federal judge blocked USDA SNAP waivers that would have limited what shoppers in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia could buy, saying the agency overstepped its authority. Nebraska Housing & Campus Construction: UNL’s Board of Regents approved a $386M redevelopment of Selleck Quadrangle, replacing multiple aging buildings with a new residence hall complex and dining/retail space. Power Grid Roadblock: Nebraska’s Sandhills transmission “R-Project” is again paused in parts after a judge issued a partial preliminary injunction tied to permitting and wildlife impacts. Agrivoltaics Push: Solar and farming can coexist, with growing interest in dual-use projects that pair energy generation with crops and grazing. Road & Safety Upgrades: Nebraska DOT plans CCTV camera installations across several highways and weekend work on a US-75 railroad crossing near South Sioux City. Energy & Industry Growth: Edged topped out the first building of its Council Bluffs data center project, signaling continued Midwest expansion. Agriculture & Weather: Rock County remains in drought conditions a full year in, with officials watching whether dry weather eases. Farm Bill Talk: Sen. Pete Ricketts highlighted year-round E15 and housing progress at a Senate Banking hearing. Local Flood Planning: Lower Loup NRD approved funds for Broken Bow’s flood risk assessment work.
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