AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConsumer Protection: Nebraska joined the FTC and 19 other states in suing Dollar General, alleging the chain repeatedly charged customers more at checkout than shelf and advertised prices. The claims have not been proven in court. Flood Recovery: Gov. Jim Pillen requested federal disaster aid for eight southeast Nebraska counties, citing more than $23 million in damage to roads, bridges, schools and power systems; he also seeks small-business loans for Douglas County. Jobs and Growth: Nebraska ranked No. 1 for jobs in WalletHub’s 2026 state report. But Omaha’s limited power capacity could constrain the region’s ability to grow, an earlier report warned. Agriculture: Red crown rot, a soybean disease, has been detected in Nebraska and is spreading across the Midwest, raising concerns for growers as researchers work on management tools. Rural Business: Nebraska’s agricultural cooperatives operate more than 400 locations and employ over 5,000 people statewide, with a combined payroll of about $435 million, according to the Nebraska Cooperative Council.
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