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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.

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Small business optimism declines amid rising uncertainty

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 11, 2025

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

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 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 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

FOIA Request Sent to Nebraska Secretary of State - Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 6, 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Nebraska Secretary of State - Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 6, 2025.

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Nebraska experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Nebraska experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Nebraska small businesses voice concerns over new paid leave mandate

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 24, 2025

Nebraska's small business owners have expressed concerns over the new statewide paid leave mandate, as revealed by a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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NFIB urges support for small business policies following Governor Pillen's address

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 15, 2025

NFIB Nebraska has expressed its support for Governor Jim Pillen's recent State of the State Address, which addressed key issues affecting Nebraskans, including property taxes and government spending.

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Small business optimism rises amid positive economic outlook

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 14, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a notable increase in December, rising by 3.4 points to reach 105.1.

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2023: Nebraska ranks 41st nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $1,616,976

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Nebraska received $1,616,976 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 41st nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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NFIB outlines legislative goals for Nebraska's small businesses in 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 8, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses in the United States, has announced its legislative priorities for Nebraska in 2025.

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Nebraska sees more individual income tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $530 million in individual income tax revenue for Nebraska, a 208.1% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Analysis: Nebraska one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 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 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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In Nebraska, 86 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 1, 2025

Nebraska registered 86 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Nebraska receives 1 EDA grant totaling $210,000 for public works in 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 28, 2024

Nebraska received one grant totaling $210,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Nebraska receives 1 EDA grant totaling $769,266 for planning in 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 27, 2024

Nebraska received one grant totaling $769,266 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Nebraska receives 1 EDA grant totaling $637,710 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 26, 2024

Nebraska received one grant totaling $637,710 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

FOIA Request Sent to Nebraska State Executive - State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Nebraska State Executive - State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Analysis: Nebraska one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 6, 2024

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.

Nebraska's license tax revenue down 2.1% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 2, 2024

Nebraska collected $47 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Nebraska inflation rate lower than national average as of November 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Nebraska experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.