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News from 2023

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CDC predicts 30 people in 45-64 age group in Nebraska died during week ending May 27

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 30 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 27.

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VIDEO: Ricketts Highlights Putin’s Human Rights Atrocities in Ukraine

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 10, 2023

On May 31, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted the brutal human rights impact of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and called on the Biden administration to do more to hold Putin and other perpetrators accountable

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Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens Finalize Opioid Settlement Agreements: Nebraska to Receive over $65 million to Fight the Opioid Crisis

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 10, 2023

The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announced on June 9 the final approval of $17.3 billion in opioid agreements with drug makers Teva and Allergan and pharmacies CVS and Walgreens

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Governor Pillen Announces New Executive Director to Nebraska Crime Commission

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 10, 2023

On June 8, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of former Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Supervisor and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Director Bryan Tuma as the next executive director of the Nebraska Crime Commission

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Ricketts, EPW Committee Advance Bipartisan Energy Bill

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 9, 2023

On May 31, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) advanced bipartisan legislation that would help position the United States as the undisputed international leader for nuclear energy technologies

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Governor Pillen Announces New DED Director

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 9, 2023

Governor Jim Pillen has appointed K.C. Belitz to be the next director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED). Belitz, who is currently the chief operating officer for the Nebraska Community Foundation, will assume his new role on July 5

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Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Agricultural Education at Community Colleges

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

Bill Would Equip Next Generation of Farmers, Agriculture Workers with Workforce, Educational, and Research Training

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VIDEO: Ricketts Remembers Fallen on Memorial Day

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

On May 28, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following video statement to commemorate Memorial Day

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Governor Pillen Temporarily Waives Regulations for Truckers Hauling Critically Needed Fuels

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 6, Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 23-10 to provide emergency relief in response to regional fuel shortages

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Fischer-Backed Legislation Overturning Reckless Student Loan Scheme Heading to the President’s Desk

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed legislation overturning President Biden’s student loan cancelation scheme, which would transfer up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower onto taxpayers, costing an estimated $400 billion

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PHOTO RELEASE: Ricketts Attends Grand Opening of Kearney Senate Office

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) attended the grand opening of his Kearney constituent services office at 4111 4th Avenue, Suite 26

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ADVISORY: Governor to Recognize Anniversary/Relationship with Israel

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 7, 2023

On Thursday, June 8, Governor Jim Pillen will host Consul General Yinam Cohen at a news conference, recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel

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Nebraska: 93 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending May 20

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 93 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 20.

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End of life: Nebraska deaths during week ending May 20 did not exceed death expectancy

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 6, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Fischer on Debt Ceiling Deal

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after voting against legislation to raise the debt ceiling and set federal spending levels

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Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

On June 2, 2023, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state

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How many 75-84-year-olds died in Nebraska during week ending May 20?

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 65 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Pro-life group reacts to Nebraska's 12-week abortion ban: 'Three hundred lives will be protected each year'

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Nebraska has joined a number of other conservative states that have implemented abortion restrictions following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, a move that is being praised by a prominent pro-life group.

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Fischer on USTR Action Against Mexico’s Ban on GMO Corn

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced it has formally requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico on the country’s ban on genetically modified corn

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Ricketts Statement on Student Loan Cancellation Vote

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

On June 1, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after voting for a Congressional Review Act resolution overturning the student loan cancellation scheme issued by President Biden’s Department of Education last year