AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndependent Politics: Joe Manchin is back with a new Independent Leadership Council aimed at recruiting and backing independent candidates nationwide, starting with a West Virginia convening that included Iowa’s Michael Bridgford and Montana’s Seth Bodnar. Education & Workforce: UNL’s College of Education and Human Sciences selected 16 aspiring teachers for the Teacher Scholars Academy, while UNL Staff Senate welcomed new leaders for 2026-27 and outlined committee-based advocacy roles. Rural Nebraska Politics: Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn rolled out a rural platform and pledged visits across all 93 Nebraska counties, spotlighting farm pressures and healthcare access. Food & Public Health: A record cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce continues to ripple, with Nebraska and other states reporting thousands of illnesses as federal monitoring changes raise concerns. Community & Culture: The Winnebago Tribe’s 160th Homecoming powwow runs through Sunday in Winnebago, celebrating family, tradition, and veterans. Pets & Family Fun: Clear The Shelters returns in August with local adoption partners across Nebraska. Agriculture & Innovation: UNL’s Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory hosts an Aug. 19 open house for ranchers, plus drought-driven grazing guidance highlights standing corn options.
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