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Nebraska pension investment earnings fall 79.3 percent

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 1, 2023

The earnings on investments for Nebraska public pensions dropped from $1.3 million in 2018 to $275,711 in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Average Nebraska driver will spend $10.48 more on gas this February

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 1, 2023

The average price of regular gas in Nebraska in February is $3.40 per gallon.

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56 people die in Nebraska after taking the COVID-19 vaccine

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 1, 2023

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 56 deaths being in Nebraska, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

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Congratulations to Mildred Brown

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2023

Congratulations to Mildred Brown on being inducted into the 2023 Nebraska Business Hall of Fame!

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Nebraska Vr Clears Client Waitlist

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2023

There is no longer a wait for vocational rehabilitation services in Nebraska for anyone determined eligible.

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Week ending January 14 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 31, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 147 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending January 14.

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End of life: Nebraska deaths during week ending Jan. 14 did not exceed death expectancy

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 31, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Australia fellowship honors Sundberg’s work on history of natural disasters

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

Adam Sundberg, PhD, doesn’t let the world’s woes disrupt a cheery disposition, even as various man-made and natural disasters constitute much of his teaching and research.

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New vaccine platform could ease development, delivery of virus-fighters

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023

To many, EV stands for “electric vehicle.” To researchers at Harvard University and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, it’s shorthand for another vehicle — this one nanoscopic — that might help streamline the development and delivery of vaccines worldwide.

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Nebraska: 102 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending January 14

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 102 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 14.

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College of Saint Mary Names 2023 Heart of the Walking Woman Finalists

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

In a long-standing tradition, College of Saint Mary (CSM) has recognized students who exemplify character, service and leadership on campus through its annual Heart of the Walking Woman.

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Sandoz’s travels featured in semester-long exhibit

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

Travels with Mari is an exhibit in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center from Jan. 9 through May 12. It features photographs from Sandoz’s trips across the U.S. from the 1940s to 1960s.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Nebraska during week Jan. 14

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 29, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How many 65-74-year-olds died in Nebraska during week ending January 14?

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 70 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending January 14.

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49 people in 45-64 age group in Nebraska are estimated to have died during week ending January 14

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 28, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 49 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending January 14.

Jan. 23: Congressional Record publishes “Welcoming John Peter Ricketts (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 27, 2023

“Welcoming John Peter Ricketts (Executive Calendar)“ was published in the Senate section on page S43 on Jan. 23

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Jan. 23: Congressional Record publishes “CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT” in the Senate section

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 27, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT” on Jan. 23.

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Huskers in Top Five at Northeast Classic

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2023

The Nebraska bowling team went 5-0 on day one in New Jersey and currently sit in fifth place at the 2022 Northeast Classic with a total pinfall of 5,031.

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Cut Taxes, Invest in Our Kids

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2023

Our current tax system fails Nebraskans and needs reform now. For too long, our tax code has not been competitive.

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Peru State Men’s Basketball Hits Triple Digits for Third Time this Season

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2023

The Peru State men's basketball team defeated Mount Mercy 101-70 on Thursday night.