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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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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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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 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 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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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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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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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.

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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.

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15 basketball players from Nebraska to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 18, 2025

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

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Nebraska has 20 basketball players on the court in this year’s 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.