AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHastings City Hall: Hastings City Council voted 5-3 to pause further talks on additional funding for Heartland Pet Connection, pushing renewed negotiations to January 2027 after a contentious public meeting. The city contracts with the private 501(c)(3) nonprofit to shelter animals impounded by police, and the dispute centers on a request for more money. Nebraska Courts & Public Safety: Former UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony “Lionheart” Smith was arrested in Sarpy County and booked without bond on three Nebraska felony charges: domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment; authorities haven’t released incident details yet. State Politics: Nebraska Democratic gubernatorial nominee Lynne Walz named Ben Steffen, a Richardson County Farm Bureau leader and farmer, as her lieutenant governor pick. Federal Politics: Rep. Mike Flood held a heated Lincoln town hall with protesters pressing him on Iran, healthcare, and federal spending. Grants & Community: Nebraska Extension will run landlord-tenant cash rent workshops for ag leasing and risk management; Nebraska Game and Parks is also accepting Watchable Wildlife grant proposals. Elections Watch: A fundraising report shows Sen. Pete Ricketts raised $6.3M in the last quarter, with most coming from his own money, while independent Dan Osborn raised about $1.9M.
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