Cornhusker State News

There were 16 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Nebraska in the week ending June 24, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

22 people die in Nebraska from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 24

There were 22 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska during the week ending June 24, a 10% increase over the previous week.

105 people age 85 and older in Nebraska are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 105 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 10.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Nebraska during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Nebraska in the week ending June 24, making up less than 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Nebraska during week ending June 10

Nebraska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ricketts Comments on New Renewable Fuel Standard Set Rule

On June 21, 2023, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Set Rule

Fischer Secures Key National Security Priorities in Senate NDAA

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the top Republican on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, yesterday voted in favor of advancing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Nebraska during week ending June 17

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska in the week ending June 17, making up less than 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

Invitation Extended to Hear From Governor Pillen During Two-day Fly Around

Nebraskans are invited to hear from Governor Jim Pillen during a two-day fly around to central and western communities

Ricketts Announces Senate Internship Program

On June 26, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following video announcing his office’s Senate Internship program. Internships are available in Washington, D.C. and offices throughout Nebraska during the fall and spring semesters and over the summer

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Nebraska during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Nebraska in the week ending June 24, making up less than 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

16 people die in Nebraska from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 24

There were 16 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nebraska during the week ending June 24, an increase over the previous week.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Nebraska during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Nebraska in the week ending June 24, making up less than 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

ACRU’s West: Nebraska policy on affirmative action reflects 'principle of equality of opportunity for all'

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Nebraska's policy of prohibiting affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment embraces "principle of equality of opportunity for all," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Nebraska during week ending June 17

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Nebraska in the week ending June 17, making up less than 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

Fischer Advances Senate Armed Services Committee FY24 Defense Bill

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 26, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the top Republican on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, yesterday voted in favor of advancing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024

CDC predicts 84 people in 75-84 age group in Nebraska died during week ending June 10