AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNebraska Elections: The Nebraska Board of State Canvassers certified the 2026 primary results after reviewing the May 12 vote totals, finding no automatic recounts for statewide races. State Government & Policy: Nebraska’s top officials also framed the election as “very smooth,” with Secretary of State Bob Evnen praising local election workers as the state’s “gold standard.” Healthcare Fraud: A federal judge ordered Nebraska pharmacist Joan Kicken and her company to pay $3.4 million for alleged Medicare and Medicaid billing fraud. Labor & Federal Policy: A House Armed Services Committee amendment would block President Trump’s executive order ending collective bargaining rights for DoD civilians, with Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon among those backing it. Sports Betting Fallout: A Texas judge’s injunction restoring Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility after NCAA gambling rules sparked nationwide backlash, including calls for conference self-governance. Public Health: Federal health officials plan to monitor wastewater and public chatter during the World Cup to spot infectious disease threats. Food Assistance: USDA guidance expands SNAP restrictions on non-nutritious items, including Nebraska. Energy & Agriculture: Congress is still debating year-round E15 ethanol sales, with the Senate vote count uncertain.
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