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Nebraska reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending May 17

By D. U. Schwartz | May 20, 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 May 10.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry file 121 petitions in Nebraska throughout 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 19, 2025

In 2024, 121 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located in Nebraska, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Average VA home loan amount in Nebraska increases in Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 19, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Nebraska during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $327,596, a 1.5% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska average $327,957 for Q4

By Cornhusker State News | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $327,957, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Omaha man receives over eight-year sentence for possession of child pornography

By Cornhusker State News | May 14, 2025

Brian G. McAtee, a 43-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 103 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

Nebraska's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending May 10

By D. U. Schwartz | May 13, 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 May 3.

1 H-1B petition filed by Accommodation and Food Services employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry in Nebraska in 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 12, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Nebraska submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Nebraska: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Nebraska in Q1

By Cornhusker State News | May 11, 2025

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

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

By Cornhusker State News | May 7, 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 23 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

CDC Reports: Measles cases in Nebraska this year escalate as of week ending May 3

By D. U. Schwartz | May 6, 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 26.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry file 4 petitions in Nebraska throughout 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 6, 2025

Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry based in Nebraska submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Nebraska: Veterinary companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Nebraska in April

By Cornhusker State News | May 3, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Nebraska in April.

FDA Inspection: What type of Nebraska companies were under most scrutiny during April?

By Cornhusker State News | May 2, 2025

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

Jury convicts Omaha gang member on fentanyl distribution and firearm charges

By Cornhusker State News | May 2, 2025

A federal jury in Omaha, Nebraska, has convicted Clifford Wright III on charges related to fentanyl distribution and firearm possession.

2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Nebraska since 1970

By Cornhusker State News | May 1, 2025

Nebraska’s older population has grown in the past decade, and so has the share of income from Social Security and Medicare.

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

By Cornhusker State News | May 1, 2025

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

Nebraska's Q4 2024 individual income tax revenue down 1.5% from previous quarter

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 30, 2025

The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $522 million in individual income tax revenue for Nebraska, a 1.5% decrease from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

2025: Measles cases in Nebraska up as of week ending April 26

By D. U. Schwartz | Apr 29, 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 19.

Nebraska sees 13 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Utilities industry during 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 29, 2025

In 2024, 13 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Utilities industry located in Nebraska, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Nebraska Craft Brewery Board invites project proposals for $120K in grants

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 26, 2025

The Nebraska Craft Brewery Board is seeking proposals for projects aimed at expanding the state's craft brewery industry.

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