State of Nebraska
Recent News About State of Nebraska
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2022: Nebraska ranks 36th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $35,291,406
In 2022, Nebraska received $35,291,406 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 36th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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54 people die from diseases of the heart in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24
There were 54 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 19.9% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.
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VA provides 671 home purchase loans in Nebraska in Q4 2022
There were 671 VA home purchase loans issued in Nebraska in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2022 totaling $209.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Nebraska increases from Q3 to Q4
The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Nebraska during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $169,160, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Number of VA loans issued in Nebraska decreases by 47.6% from 2021 to 2022
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 4,425 home loans totaling $1.2 billion in Nebraska during the fiscal year 2022, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Nebraska deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Dec. 17, 2022
Nebraska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska in Q4 vs. Q3 2022
The VA issued one Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, compared to 18 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 3.1% more home purchase loans in Nebraska in Q4 2022
There were 671 VA home purchases in Nebraska in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2022, totaling $209.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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CDC estimates 20 people in 65-74 age group in Nebraska died during week ending December 17
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 20 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending December 17.
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VA Purchase Loans in Nebraska average $301,002 for Q1
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $301,002, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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60 people die from cancer in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24
There were 60 deaths from cancer reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 22.1% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.
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Nebraska ranks 38th in total number of widow and parent beneficiaries in 2021
In 2021, Nebraska had 20,123 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 38th highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.
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CDC predicts 25 people in 45-64 age group in Nebraska died during week ending December 17
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending December 17.
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16 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24
There were 16 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.9% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.
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24 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24
There were 24 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 8.8% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.
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Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Continue to Help Hospital Planning & Strengthen Nebraska’s Healthcare Workforce
In consultation with Governor-elect Jim Pillen, Governor Pete Ricketts issued Executive Order (EO) 22-08 to continue to facilitate hospital planning and ensure additional healthcare workforce capacity in Nebraska.
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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24
There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.
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15 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24
There were 15 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.5% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.
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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24
There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.
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11 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24
There were 11 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.