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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Nebraska's case count rises as of week ending April 12

By D. U. Schwartz | Apr 15, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending April 5.

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NFIB urges permanence for small business tax deduction in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released a new report detailing the potential impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction on Nebraska.

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Employers classified under the Public Administration industry file 6 H-1B petitions in Nebraska throughout 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, six H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration 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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FDA Inspection: What type of Nebraska companies were under most scrutiny during Q1?

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Food and Cosmetics companies from Nebraska in the first quarter of 2025.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Nebraska during Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Nebraska in the first quarter of 2025.

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Nebraska's combined tax revenues up 16.8% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 11, 2025

Nebraska collected $1.8 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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Q3 2024: Nebraska's combined tax revenues up 16.7% since Q2 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 10, 2025

Nebraska collected $1.8 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Nebraska ranks 36th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, Nebraska reported 42 teacher vacancies, equating to 1 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 36th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

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2025: Measles cases in Nebraska up as of week ending April 5

By D. U. Schwartz | Apr 8, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending March 29.

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NFIB poll finds strong support for small business tax deduction

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 8, 2025

A recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Nebraska's primary small business advocacy group, reveals strong bipartisan support for small businesses in the United States and significant backing for the 20% Small...

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Nebraska sees 269 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in Nebraska submitted 269 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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NFIB urges Nebraska lawmakers to support bills beneficial to small businesses

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 7, 2025

Nebraska's chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is calling on state legislators to support two pieces of legislation: LB 258, which seeks to cap the minimum wage increase to 1.5%, and LB 415, which proposes changes to...

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Analysis: Nebraska one of 23 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 6, 2025

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 23 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Nebraska in 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued three grants totaling $1,616,976 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Nebraska.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Nebraska during March

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 3, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Nebraska in March.

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Nebraska ranks 49 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 2, 2025

Nebraska ranks 49 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $37,797 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Which type of Nebraska companies were inspected the most by FDA in March?

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Food and Cosmetics companies from Nebraska in March.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Nebraska's case count rises as of week ending March 29

By D. U. Schwartz | Apr 1, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending March 22.

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Nebraska sees 104 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Construction industry during 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 31, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in Nebraska submitted 104 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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How many H-1B petitions made by Nebraska employers were approved during 2024?

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98.1% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Nebraska were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.