AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Ratepayer Fight: President Trump expanded his Ratepayer Protection Pledge, adding 200-plus signatories—utilities, energy sellers and major data center firms—aimed at stopping households from paying for new power generation and grid upgrades as AI demand grows. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joined a White House roundtable, stressing protection of public power and pointing to the state’s low rates, Offutt Air Force Base and the Ogallala Aquifer, while noting a new Nebraska Data Center Task Force. Gas Prices Watch: AAA says the national regular gas average jumped 15 cents to $4.09, with crude volatility tied to Middle East risk. Nebraska Higher Ed: UNL’s agriculture and natural resources programs moved into the top 9% worldwide in the QS rankings. Local Business & Fraud: Better Business Bureau reports Nebraska cities tied for scam activity in June, with Omaha and Lincoln leading. Ag Community Relief: Farm Rescue says it helped 24 Nebraska families after spring wildfires through its Operation Hay Lift.
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