AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoE15 Breakthrough: Nebraska’s ethanol push just got a big lift as the U.S. House passed year-round, nationwide E15 (15% ethanol) 218-203, with Adrian Smith, Mike Flood, and Don Bacon backing it—now it heads to the Senate. Hantavirus Watch: The MV Hondius cruise outbreak is still driving national attention, but CDC says the risk to the general public remains low while dozens are monitored after exposure. Broadband Milestone: Keith County became the first Nebraska home to get BEAD-funded high-speed internet, a sign rural deployment is accelerating. Energy & Waste: WM opened a $68M landfill-gas-to-fuel facility near Bennington, turning methane into pipeline gas and vehicle fuel. Retail Growth: L.L. Bean is set to open in West Omaha’s Avenue One “Good Life district,” adding to a growing lineup of major tenants. Weather Alert: Severe storm threats ramp up over the weekend across parts of Nebraska and Kansas.
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