AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports the week ending Sept. 19 brought the lowest E15 price in Adams County at $3.89 (one station), while midgrade hit $4.54 in Adams County and diesel bottomed at $6.25 in Perkins County; Nebraska’s averages for E15 and diesel both rose week over week. Nebraska Politics & Governance: Gov. Jim Pillen’s office highlighted agriculture-focused executive orders and a 90-day pause on diesel taxes for ag producers, as lawmakers also question the legality and cost of similar fuel-tax relief orders. Federal Policy Hits Nebraska Voters: ProPublica reports a White House OMB proposal could block federal grant money from being used for voter registration drives, raising alarms for elderly and disabled Nebraskans who rely on Disability Rights Nebraska. Defense & Military Health: Rep. Don Bacon introduced bills to expand the National Guard Relief Foundation’s role and to require an independent health and safety review tied to the Minuteman III missile system. Election-Year Pressure on Health Care: Coverage also flags confusion around early Medicaid work-rule rollouts, with states moving toward stricter enforcement. Community Spotlight: The Nebraska Diplomats’ awards banquet in Kearney recognized local business and community leaders.
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