AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkforce Training: Nebraska’s first Workforce Pell Grant Programs were approved by the U.S. Department of Education, clearing the way for short-term, career-focused training at Metropolitan Community College, including IT Support, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician. Ag & Events: Husker Harvest Days returns Sept. 15-17 in Grand Island with 115 first-time exhibitors, plus a bigger Ag Tech area and hands-on demos like a Skid Steer Experience and new livestock programming. Co-ops & Consolidation: Legacy Cooperative (Scottsbluff) and Country Partners Cooperative (Gothenberg) voted to study a possible merger, aiming to improve service, tech access, and long-term value for members. Infrastructure & Logistics: Construction is underway on a 4-mile stretch of I-80 in Lincoln County, with lane closures and a December completion target. Energy & Fuel Costs: GasBuddy reports show Nebraska regular prices averaging $3.88 for the week ending Sept. 5, with notable county lows including $3.94 in Harlan County and $2.46 E85 in Dakota County. Public Safety: Nebraska State Patrol leaders highlighted two major interdiction cases in Dawson County, including a seizure of nearly 20,000 pounds of drugs and a semi-trailer of stolen electronics.
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