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Nebraskans Vote to Repeal LB1402

Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release

Lincoln, NE -- It took two years, two successful petition drives, and more than 200,000 signatures from Nebraskans to ensure voters could decide at...

Preston Love Jr.'s Election Night Remarks: Thanking Supporters + Charting Next Steps Celebrating the Victories

Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release

OMAHA, NE - U.S. Senate candidate Preston Love, Jr. delivered remarks tonight in Omaha, conceding the election to Pete Ricketts, thanking his suppo...

Nebraska Bishops Celebrate Pro-Life Victory: Voters Reject Initiative 439, Pass Initiative 434

Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release

Lincoln, Nebraska – On Tuesday, November 5th, Nebraska voters rejected an extreme abortion ballot proposal, Initiative 439, and simultaneousl...

Gov. Pillen to Lead State Delegation to Czech Republic and Germany

Nov 5, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – This week, Governor Jim Pillen and state leaders will embark on a diplomatic and trade mission to the Czech Republic and German...

Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Nebraska-Led Challenge to Federal Contractor Minimum Wage

Nov 5, 2024 / AG

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a federal appellate victory this morning in Nebraska v. Su. The case, which Nebraska brought with ...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Nov 4, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. November 4, 2024 - For the week ending November 3, 2024, there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's Nat...

NDCS Launches Hospice Care Volunteer Program

Nov 4, 2024 / NDCS

November 4, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) has launched a program aimed at bringing transform...

Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards & Commissions

Nov 4, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced appointments made to boards and commissions from June 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.A...

Growing a Brighter, More Prosperous Future

Nov 2, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

The American economy is powered by innovation and the hard-working Americans who faithfully do their jobs every day. The role of the federal govern...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Nebraska Manufacturing

Nov 2, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

Manufacturing is critical for Nebraska’s economy. It contributes $21.6 billion to our annual gross domestic product. That’s a 57% incre...

UNMC research continues to reach new levels

Nov 2, 2024 / UNMC

UNMC research continues to grow, with total research expenditures increasing by 8% to $217.7 million in fiscal year 2024, the largest total in UNMC...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Nov 2, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...

Troopers Encourage Safety as Huskers Return to Action in Lincoln

Nov 2, 2024 / NSP

November 1, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — After several weeks on the road, the Huskers return home to Memorial Stadium and the Nebraska State ...

Poll Shows Most Rural Nebraskans have Economic Concerns

Nov 2, 2024 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

Lincoln, Nebraska, Nov. 1, 2024 — Most rural Nebraskans are at least somewhat concerned about their household’s cost of living, income ...

October’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index Turns Positive Even as Job Losses Continue

Nov 1, 2024 / Creighton University

October 2024 Survey Highlights:*For the fifth time this year, the overall, or Business Conditions Index, rose above growth neutral.Almost four of 1...

2023 Irrigation and Water Management data now available

Oct 31, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. October 31, 2024 - There were 212,714 farms with 53.1 million irrigated acres, which included 81 million acre-feet of water appl...

Gov. Pillen to Administer Enlistment Oath During Husker Football Halftime

Oct 31, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will be joined by officers from the Nebraska National Guard in administering the Oath of Enlistment to more...

MPCC’s ready-to-work program in Ogallala recognized nationally

Oct 30, 2024 / Jennifer Fuller

Mid-Plains Community College Ogallala Campus’ Ready-to-Work: Building Construction Homes for Heroes program received a funding boost followin...

Nebraska Celebrates Oct. 30 As Buckle Up Phone Down Day

Oct 30, 2024 / NDOT

Oct. 30, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) join other Departments o...

Educators Health Alliance Sets 2025-26 School Year Rates

Oct 30, 2024 / NSEA

Lincoln, NE – Oct. 30, 2024 – There will be an overall increase of 5.49% in premiums next year for the medical and dental insurance pla...

Waugh Named Interim President at Peru State

Oct 30, 2024 / Judi Yorges, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications

PERU, NE – The Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System has appointed Dr. Wendy Waugh as Interim President of Peru State College, effe...

PSC Cold Weather Rule In Effect

Oct 30, 2024 / PSC

Lincoln, October 30, 2024- Winter months can be trying, that’s why the Nebraska Public ServiceCommission (PSC)  is reminding customers s...

Heavy Traffic Returns With Husker Gameday

Oct 30, 2024 / NDOT

Oct. 30, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Nebraska football returns to Lincoln this weekend for the first home game in nearly a month. With the re...

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminder: IRS and Security Summit supply online safety tips

Oct 30, 2024 / Craig Childs IRS Media Relations

WASHINGTON – As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month concludes and preparation for next tax season begins, the Internal Revenue Service and...

This must change’: UNK initiative targets state’s early childhood workforce shortage

Oct 30, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

KEARNEY – Every Nebraskan must have access to quality, affordable early childhood education. That statement from University of Nebraska at K...