
North Platte man receives over eleven-year sentence for meth conspiracy
Michael W. Stroble, 32, of North Platte, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 138 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Senator Fischer leads introduction of bipartisan bill on childcare modernization
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, led by Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), has introduced the Child Care Modernization Act, a bill aimed at reauthorizing and updating the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) for the first time in over a...
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Individual income tax revenue up 10.7% from previous quarter in Nebraska
The first quarter of 2025 brought in $578 million in individual income tax revenue for Nebraska, a 10.7% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Ricketts highlights bipartisan efforts on ROAD to Housing Act targeting affordability in Nebraska
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) addressed Nebraska media in his weekly press call to discuss efforts aimed at making housing more affordable across the state.
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Senator Ricketts promotes bill supporting renewable fuels use in maritime industry
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, discussed the significance of increasing renewable fuel production and usage during a recent committee hearing.
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Restoration News reports Gov. Pillen supports pathway for undocumented immigrants to stay, but not vote
Restoration News announced that Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen proposed allowing undocumented immigrants to remain in the United States if they are barred from voting, holding office, or receiving government benefits.
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NFIB Nebraska notes steady optimism among small businesses despite ongoing labor challenges
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8, which is nearly three points above its long-term average of 98.
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Senator Ricketts issues statement after Charlie Kirk killed in Utah Valley University shooting
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued a statement following the death of Charlie Kirk, who was killed in a shooting at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. “Charlie Kirk was participating in the very American act of political dialogue when he...
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Ricketts highlights need for stronger safeguards against Chinese purchase of U.S. farmland
During a recent Senate Banking Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) addressed the use of financial tools to limit the influence of China in acquiring sensitive American farmland and to strengthen sanctions against Chinese...
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Fischer urges bipartisan support for FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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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.
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Senators introduce bill aimed at strengthening taiwan's energy security
U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Chris Coons (D-DE), who serve as Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, have introduced the Taiwan Energy...