AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfire Relief for Nebraska Farmers: Gov. Jim Pillen says USDA approved a Secretarial Disaster Declaration, unlocking Farm Service Agency emergency loan help for producers in Garden, Grant, Lincoln and Morrill counties plus 17 surrounding counties, with applications due within eight months. Road & Growth Funding: Gretna City Council approved its funding agreement for the $30–35 million 192nd Street I-80 interchange, with Gretna fronting most costs and state reimbursement planned over three years starting in 2029; construction is slated to begin in December and open in 2028. Repair Rights for John Deere Owners: A new FTC-and-state settlement expands access to repair tools and information for Deere equipment owners and independent repair providers, including electronic fault-code access and emissions shutdown restart capabilities. Cash App Settlement: Nebraska is among states receiving money from a $45 million multistate settlement with Block over deceptive Cash App practices and fraud protections. Local Housing Push: Sioux City launched “Vacant to Vibrant,” offering 20 city-owned vacant lots for development to spur housing and neighborhood investment. Health Supply Watch: Nebraska Community Blood Bank reports a second summer shortage, urging donors to help meet daily hospital demand.
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