AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNebraska Energy & Environment: A Nebraska manure-to-gas project is moving forward as Ameresco and Neogenyx Fuels broke ground on a renewable natural gas facility at Adams Land & Cattle in Broken Bow, targeting about 1.2 million MMBtu annually and turning feedlot waste into pipeline-quality fuel plus bedding and fertilizer. Big Tech & Consumer Costs: The FTC and a coalition of 22 states, including Nebraska, sued Amazon over alleged “secret ad surcharge” practices that allegedly manipulated sponsored ad auction pricing and overcharged advertisers by tens of billions. Statehouse/Legal: Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers said a federal court struck down New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act as unenforceable, arguing it conflicts with federal Clean Air Act authority. Ag & Trade: A report says JBS co-owner Joesley Batista met with President Trump Aug. 20 to discuss easing Brazilian beef import duties, days before Trump announced a temporary tariff relief plan—prompting pushback from ranchers and lawmakers. Local Business & Growth: Ability Insurance launched its ReliAbility MYGA suite on Hexure by iCapital’s FireLight platform, aiming to modernize digital sales for advisors. Tech Nebraska: Tech Nebraska is transitioning to an independent, member-driven organization effective Sept. 1, keeping its statewide tech advocacy and programming going.
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