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2022: How government transfer reliance in Nebraska has changed since 1970

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 16% of income in Nebraska. How does this compare to historical figures?

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132 H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in Nebraska in 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, 132 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance 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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Nebraska's individual income tax revenue reached $894 million in Q4, 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 19, 2025

Individual income taxes in Nebraska reached $894 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

20 basketball players from Nebraska to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 17, 2025

Omaha has the most players of any city representing Nebraska in the tournament.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Nebraska employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, 253 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located in Nebraska.

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Nebraska ranks 36th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 16% in 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 16% of income in Nebraska—ranking it the 16th least dependent among U.S. states.

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Nebraska ranks 44th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,262 in 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Nebraska received an average of $10,262 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in the nation.

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NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising uncertainty

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 12, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.1 points in February, settling at 100.7.

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Nebraska hosts annual Small Business Day with state leaders

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 12, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocacy group for small businesses in Nebraska, recently organized its annual Small Business Day at the Capitol.

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Nebraska sees 4 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry during 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, four H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located in Nebraska.

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Analysis: Nebraska among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 6, 2025

An analysis by Cornhusker State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Nebraska is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Nebraska employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry during 2024?

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry based in Nebraska submitted three 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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Nebraska: Residents received $3.56 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 3, 2025

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

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 3, 2025

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

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 2, 2025

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

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 1, 2025

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

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 28, 2025

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

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 24, 2025

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

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 19, 2025

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

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 17, 2025

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.