AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNebraska Incentives Debate: A Nebraska lawmaker argues Gov. Jim Pillen’s hold on large data center applications under the ImagiNE Act is justified, saying the state doesn’t need extra incentives to attract data centers. Panhandle Jobs: Les Schwab Tires will open a new Scottsbluff store Aug. 12, with a sixth Nebraska location planned for Sidney in early September. Trade Mission: Gov. Pillen leads a Nebraska delegation to Japan and the Philippines to push exports in agriculture, ethanol and advanced manufacturing, including Japan’s push for E10 ethanol. Health & Food Safety: A multistate cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled Mexican iceberg lettuce keeps expanding, with federal officials warning the response may be nearing a “catastrophic level.” Energy Costs Watch: Gas prices remain elevated nationally, with AAA citing crude oil volatility as the driver. Local Business/Community: A Grand Island historical marker dedication at Fonner Park highlights ongoing local investment in Nebraska history. Public Safety: A heat dome is forecast to bring extreme heat to western Nebraska and much of the central U.S., with millions under advisories.
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