AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: Nebraska just became the first state to approve the Black Hills–NorthWestern Energy merger, with the Nebraska Public Service Commission backing the deal while requiring customer protections like a moratorium on general base rate increases. Agriculture & Weather: Pasture conditions are taking a hit—extension notes point to fall stress plus winterkill after a dry winter, leaving dead patches and thin regrowth. Rural Economy: A push is growing to keep Nebraska’s rural-focused biofuel tax credit policy (45Z) “as written,” warning outside players could try to game the credit. Statehouse Watch: Nebraska tax receipts missed forecasts again in April, widening the 2027 budget shortfall as income tax refunds ran far above expectations. Business on the Ground: Tractor Tuesday says it’s nearing 10,000 listings after adding major John Deere dealer groups, expanding to 236 locations. Community & Tourism: Nebraska Tourism Commission grants could help Omaha land a 2027 volleyball event and boost the Lewis & Clark visitor center in Nebraska City.
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