AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCollege Savings Month & NEST 529: Nebraska’s NEST 529 marks 25 years, with more than 300,000 accounts and $8B in assets, as families look for ways to plan ahead for college and training. Education Outcomes: Nebraska’s 2018 cohort hit a 59.3% six-year bachelor’s completion rate by 2024, with transfers and non-enrollment driving most non-completers. Teacher Spotlight: Papillion Middle School band teacher Zac Konrad was named Nebraska Teacher of the Year for 2027, with two other finalists also honored. Early Educators’ Tax Break: The SEED Act would extend the educator expense deduction to early childhood teachers, aiming to ease out-of-pocket classroom costs. Local Mobility & Safety: Omaha-area agencies are working on regional rules for e-bikes and e-motos on trails as devices outpace existing definitions. Community & Culture: Husker Harvest Days continues to draw crowds, including a popular Grand Island-area food stop, Cactus Jack’s. Ag Tech Growth: UNL launched the Nebraska Digital Ag Hub to help producers adopt and test digital tools. Public Health: Two Rivers Public Health is starting a local pool operator education and certification program after the state course was discontinued. Elections & Voting Access: Nebraska Examiner launched its 2026 General Election Voter Guide, with responses from most candidates and key ballot-measure context. Immigration Data: New AP analysis maps where 4.5M migrants released after crossing the Mexican border went, including growing destinations beyond big cities.
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