AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNebraska Politics & Campaign Trail: President Trump is set to rally in Grand Island Monday, campaigning for Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen as both face tight midterm matchups, with polling showing them leading their opponents. State Economy & Taxes: Nebraska reported $3.7 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2024, up 7.7% year over year, as state tax collections totaled $8.1 billion. Fuel Costs for Farmers: G7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel over four months, with diesel releases starting quickly—an effort aimed at easing tight global supplies that are driving up farm fuel bills. Nebraska Sports: Nebraska hosts Maryland for Homecoming at Memorial Stadium Saturday, with a sellout announced and kickoff at 3 p.m. CT on FS1. Food Safety: Walmart and Trader Joe’s frozen berry recalls expanded after an E. coli outbreak sickened 17 people, including lots shipped to Nebraska. Local Spotlight: Former gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster will donate to cover overtime costs for public safety during Trump’s Oct. 5 visit to Grand Island.
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