AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNebraska Infrastructure & Safety: Lancaster County is adding patrols on Highway 77 near the Warhorse Casino after road work and crashes, with NDOT saying the project runs through fall 2027. Trade & Supply Chains: The federal Trade Fraud Task Force topped $1 billion in recoveries and charged losses in under a year, targeting customs violations like mislabeling and transshipment. Ag & Drought Relief: USDA expanded Nebraska drought disaster designations, adding Lancaster and Saline (plus nearby counties) so farmers can access emergency Farm Service Agency loans. State Business Climate: Nebraska again ranks high in U.S. News’ best-states list, cited for infrastructure, fiscal stability, and its public power and transportation strengths. Local Food Economy: Lincoln’s Mayor’s Local Food Challenge is pushing organizations to buy within a 250-mile radius, building steady demand for regional producers. Health Tech (UNL): UNL engineers unveiled a wearable “sticker” that tracks walking patterns to help flag disease earlier.
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