AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoYouth Safety: A second federal lawsuit over alleged abuse at Kearney’s state-run youth center names 10 employees and accuses staff of failing to protect boys; an earlier state investigation found 37 boys had made abuse-related allegations. Education: EducationQuest awarded 77 Nebraska schools more than $54,000 for eighth-grade college visits, while UNMC partnered with Kearney schools to offer qualified students a path to reserved nursing-program seats. Food Access: Nebraska Appleseed estimates about 40,000 people lost SNAP benefits this year after federal rule changes and added state verification requirements, prompting food-access advocates to warn of growing hunger. Community: Omaha’s NAACP honored local leaders for service and civic engagement at its annual Freedom Fund program. Local Life: Hastings officials discussed draft rules for e-bikes and scooters after residents raised safety concerns, alongside a study of data centers’ impact on the city.
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