
Nebraska's individual income tax revenue reached $894 million in Q4, 2023
Individual income taxes in Nebraska reached $894 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Nebraska ranks 36th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 16% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 16% of income in Nebraska—ranking it the 16th least dependent among U.S. states.
- Nebraska ranks 44th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,262 in 2022
- NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising uncertainty
- Nebraska hosts annual Small Business Day with state leaders
- Nebraska sees 4 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry during 2024
- Analysis: Nebraska among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
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Nebraska: Residents received $3.56 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in Nebraska, providing an average of $1,810 per capita to residents.
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Debate continues over Nebraska's inheritance tax impact and potential reforms
Nebraska remains one of five states in the U.S. with an inheritance tax, a policy some argue reduces investments and discourages business expansion.
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Nebraska: Medicare dependency reached 4% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4% of income in Nebraska, providing an average of $2,561 per capita to residents.
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Nebraska: Social Security made up 5.4% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.4% of income in Nebraska, providing an average of $3,496 per capita to residents.
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Nebraska: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Nebraska, providing an average of $848 per capita to residents.
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Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry file 20 H-1B petitions in Nebraska throughout 2024
In 2024, 20 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located in Nebraska, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Small Business Day in Nebraska to discuss key issues with Governor Pillen
Nebraska's Small Business Day is set to take place in Lincoln, featuring Governor Jim Pillen.
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34 H-1B petitions filed by Retail Trade employers classified under the Retail Trade industry in Nebraska in 2024
Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry based in Nebraska submitted 34 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Small business optimism declines amid rising uncertainty
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.3 points in January, reaching 102.8.
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Analysis: Nebraska among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Cornhusker State News shows that Nebraska is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.