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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Nebraska during Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 30, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Veterinary companies from Nebraska in the first quarter of 2024.

Which type of Nebraska companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from Nebraska in the first quarter of 2024.

America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Nebraska voter rolls

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

Nebraska reports $845,146 in public pension contributions in 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Nebraska had received $845,146 in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Analysis: Nebraska among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 20, 2024

Nebraska is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Cornhusker State News found.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Nebraska increases from 2022 to 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 20, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Nebraska in the fiscal year 2023 was $313,369, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Nebraska increases from 2021 to 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Nebraska in the fiscal year 2022 was $298,868, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Earnings on Nebraska's public pension investments increase to $239,644 in 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Nebraska public pensions went up from $188,915 in 2021 to $239,644 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

How many bank failures happened in Nebraska since 2012?

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in Nebraska.

American Principles Project President: Girls’ sports, private spaces ‘should be protected from cradle to the grave’

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Nebraska need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.

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

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 6, 2024

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.

Nebraska ranks no. 32 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Nebraska secured the thirty-second position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 64.5%.

In 2022, Nebraska pension holdings total $33 million

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Nebraska had $33 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Nebraska inflation rate lower than national average as of May 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Nebraska experienced a 19.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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In Nebraska, 69 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Cornhusker State News | May 31, 2024

Nebraska registered 69 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Nebraska declines from 2022 to 2023

By Cornhusker State News | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Nebraska in 2023 was $288,317, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Nebraska one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Cornhusker State News Service | May 28, 2024

Nebraska is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

Average VA home loan amount in Nebraska falls in Q1

By Cornhusker State News | May 23, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Nebraska during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $300,561, a 4% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Nebraska ranks 38th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Cornhusker State News | May 17, 2024

Nebraska ranked 38th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 519 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Nebraska ranked 36th in average VA home loan amount in Q1