Omaha man sentenced to over 20 years for distributing child pornography
Joshua M. Meyer, 44, of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for distribution of child pornography with a prior conviction.
Omaha man sentenced to ten years for child pornography charge
Lucas J. Lacy, 40, of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for accessing with intent to view visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Nebraska employers face new paid leave poster deadline after legislative changes
The Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, which mandates paid sick leave for employees statewide, was enacted following the passage of Initiative 436 in the November 2024 election.
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NFIB optimism index rises in July amid persistent labor quality concerns
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3, which is slightly above its long-term average.
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Nebraska's Other Services (except Public Administration) sector requested 4 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024
According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector in Nebraska filed four H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024
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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Nebraska during Q2
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Nebraska in the second quarter of 2025.
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Nebraska's Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector requested 4 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024
Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry based in Nebraska submitted four H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
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12 H-2A petitions submitted by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Nebraska during 2024
According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in Nebraska filed 12 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024
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84 H-2A petitions submitted by employers classified under the Construction industry in Nebraska during 2024
Employers classified under the Construction industry based in Nebraska submitted 84 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
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Employers from Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector in Nebraska filed 1,662 H-2A petitions in 2024
According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector in Nebraska filed 1,662 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024
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VA Purchase Loans in Nebraska average $311,296 for Q1
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $311,296, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Omaha man receives 30-year sentence for child pornography production
A 34-year-old Omaha man, Daron J. Brown, was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for production of child pornography.
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Spalding man sentenced to over 16 years for fentanyl distribution
A Spalding, Nebraska man has been sentenced to 192 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods.
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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Nebraska increases from Q4 FY2024 to Q1 FY2025
The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Nebraska during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $331,871, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
