AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Business: Decker’s Market in Newcastle is moving into an employee ownership model, completing a deal that puts 49% into an ESOP while the Decker family keeps majority control. Education & Workforce: Nebraska’s NEST 529 now lets families use savings for approved career training and credentials in high-demand fields like welding, HVAC, IT, and CDL programs. State Policy: A judge blocked Lincoln’s minimum wage ordinance while the state’s lawsuit plays out. Health & Safety: The CDC says the worst Cyclospora outbreak on record is tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico supplied to Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. Community & Culture: The Douglas County Fair returns July 18-19 in Ralston with free admission and family-friendly ag events. Sports: Willmar Stingers are surging in the Northwoods League’s second half, and Nebraska beef producers are weighing tough herd decisions amid drought and weather stress. Civic Life: Nebraska FBLA students brought home major wins from national leadership conferences.
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