Economic conditions in Nebraska seem poised for solid growth through the remainder of the year into next year.

The Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln reports its leading economic indicator rose by a percent in August.

Bureau Director Eric Thompson says the uptick changes the pattern set the previous three months

Thompson says several parts of the bureau’s leading economic indicator point to a strong state economy over the next six months

Thompson says the indicator attempts to forecast state economic growth over a six-month period.