AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Center Water & Zoning Fight: Cass County planners advanced a temporary moratorium on new data center projects, with residents applauding as the proposal would steer builds to industrial-zoned land and push developers toward closed-loop cooling and stronger environmental harm planning. University Budget Cuts: UNL says it will cut $13.9 million (5%) after Gov. Pillen’s statewide reduction push, warning it will stall classroom, technology, and infrastructure improvements. Public Health—Cyclospora: Federal and state health agencies tied a major Cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell, warning people in several states to avoid the product and seek testing for prolonged diarrhea. Toxic Algae Alerts: Nebraska issued harmful algal bloom health alerts for Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake, plus extended alerts for Maskenthine Reservoir and Rockford Lake, with swimming beaches closed and precautions for pets and water exposure. Wildlife Protection Review: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct a formal 12-month review of the plains spotted skunk after new data suggest a reduced distribution. EV Charging Expansion: Lincoln Public Schools added EV charging stations at district sites, reporting greenhouse gas reductions tied to the switch to charging. Grasslands Culture Event: “Grassland Gallery” returns as a free film-and-art event celebrating Nebraska’s grasslands and ranching landscapes in the Sandhills.
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