AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Supply: Gov. Jim Pillen eased restrictions on fuel haulers as shortages hit Nebraska pumps, including in Omaha. High diesel costs continue to squeeze farmers and businesses. Child Care and Business: A Lancaster County study estimates inadequate child care costs the local economy nearly $289 million in business output and $264 million in labor income. Farm Economy: Nebraska farmers, ranchers and landowners are set to receive more than $900 million in federal aid for operating costs, conservation and next season’s preparations. Consumer Finance: A multistate settlement with Snap Finance will cancel about $2.65 million in lease payments owed by 1,349 Nebraska consumers, who can keep their purchases. Growth Strategy: Nebraska’s bioscience sector has strengths in agriculture, health, renewable fuels and manufacturing; industry advocates say a focused plan could turn them into more investment, companies and jobs.
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