AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSNAP Fight in Federal Court: A judge blocked the Trump administration from approving state waivers that would bar SNAP recipients in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee and West Virginia from buying soda, candy and other sugary foods, saying USDA lacked authority and failed required notice. Nebraska Marijuana Rollout: The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission unanimously cleared the first state-licensed cultivator to plant, while another licensed grower says a county zoning decision is delaying its marijuana operations. Plastics Act Legal Battle: Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers joined a 17-state coalition suing California over its single-use plastics law, arguing it unlawfully drives up costs and reaches beyond state authority. White House UFC Attack Plot: FBI/DOJ announced two more arrests tied to an alleged multi-state plan targeting the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event, including an Omaha-area connection and alleged drone/sniper logistics. Rural Economy Watch: Creighton’s Rural Mainstreet Index ticked up in June, citing improved trade conditions, though exports to China remain far below 2024 levels. UNL/UNMC Shared Rankings: Federal approval lets UNL and UNMC report together in national research rankings, boosting Nebraska’s combined research visibility.
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