Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan.
January 23, 2024
BY Erin Voegele
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on April 24 signed a legislative package that includes a tax credit to support the production of SAF within the state. The tax credit applies to eligible SAF that achieves at least a 50% GHG emissions reduction.
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