AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCongress & Elections: Austin Ahlman, a nonpartisan candidate for Nebraska’s 1st District, suspended his campaign after his father’s cancer returned, leaving the race between Rep. Mike Flood, Democrat Chris Backemeyer, and Libertarian Nik Sandman. U.S. Senate Shakeup: Nebraska Democrat Cindy Burbank filed to remove her name from November’s ballot, potentially reshaping the contest among Pete Ricketts, Mike Marvin, and independent Dan Osborn. Health & Safety: Taylor Farms expanded an iceberg lettuce recall to 27 states due to possible cyclospora contamination; Nebraska and South Dakota were not listed. Weather: Heat advisories are in effect across Nebraska and the region, with Monday bringing dangerous heat and possible storms around Omaha. State & Local Government: Nebraska City Council meets Monday with items including a proposed land purchase for a future water treatment plant and hearings tied to housing and growth funding. Sports & Community: Ryder Wallace of Firth is headed to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Lincoln after winning bareback state honors. Education & Innovation: UNL is a core partner in a $15 million NSF-funded rural biomanufacturing initiative spanning Nebraska and Iowa.
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