AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEducation & Sports Policy: A Lancaster County judge dismissed objections to Nebraska’s K-12 and collegiate sports ballot measure that would enshrine sex-separate athletics in the state constitution; the petitioner plans to appeal. Domestic Safety: A Dodge County nonprofit is using Nebraska’s domestic abuse death review data to push awareness after 89 domestic abuse-related deaths were identified statewide from 2022–2025, including more intimate partner murder-suicides in 2025. Higher Ed Numbers: UNK reports first-time freshman enrollment up to 824 (+3.6%) even as overall enrollment fell; across the NU System, first-time freshmen also rose while total enrollment dipped. Community & Culture: The Lied Center marked a major milestone in its expansion and renovation with the “topping off” of the new structure, aiming for completion in fall 2027. Health Care Access: Bryan Medical Center won a $750,000 federal grant to plan a rural family medicine residency program in Crete, targeting first residents in 2029. Local Business & Wellness: Gov. Pillen honored 31 Nebraska employers with the 2026 Governor’s Wellness Awards for workplace wellness programs. Arts & Events: The Viaero Center in Kearney is partnering with The Music Trust to bring in-house talent buying and expand live entertainment programming.
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