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Average Nebraska household has spent $30,988 in extra inflation costs since 2021

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 16, 2024

The average Nebraska household spent $30,988 in extra costs due to inflation since January 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) took office.

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Pope Francis: Abortion is ‘an assassination’

By Cornhusker State News reports | Oct 16, 2024

Pope Francis referenced Vice President Kamala Harris' support for abortion, calling it "an assassination."

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RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Trump could energize Catholic voters in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News reports | Oct 16, 2024

Former Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines after endorsing Donald Trump on Aug. 23, 2024. This move comes as Kennedy, a Catholic and the nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, shifts his political allegiance in a move that could influence Catholic voters in the state and nationwide.

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College students paid more in Nebraska in 2022-23 school year

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 1.9% in Nebraska in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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VA Purchase Loans in Nebraska average $329,287 for Q3

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $329,287, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Nebraska in Q3

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Nebraska in the third quarter of 2024.

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VA home loan amount averages $322,608 in Nebraska for Q3

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Nebraska during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $322,608, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska average $316,559 for Q3

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $316,559, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 6, 2024

In line with the Biden-Harris Administration's proposed rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024 which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” and would require U.S. schools and colleges to include males who identify as females in female specific spaces like locker rooms and bathrooms, an analysis by Cornhusker State News shows that Nebraska is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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VA Purchase Loans in Nebraska average $317,278 for Q2

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $317,278, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska ranks 34th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 3, 2024

With $301,619 in issued loans, Nebraska ranked 34th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Nebraska in September.

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

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 30, 2024

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

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Nebraska business owner advocates for permanent small business tax deduction

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 30, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocacy group for small businesses, recently organized a press conference on Capitol Hill as part of its 2024 Small Business Tax Deduction Summit.

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Nebraska small business owner Candice Price supports small business tax deduction in D.C

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 30, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently held a press conference on Capitol Hill as part of its 2024 Small Business Tax Deduction Summit.

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VA provides 591 home loans in Nebraska totaling $180.9 million in Q2

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 591 home loans totaling $180.9 million in Nebraska during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska sees inflation increase as of August 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Nebraska experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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VA provides 391 home purchase loans in Nebraska in Q2

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 25, 2024

There were 391 VA home purchase loans issued in Nebraska in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $124.1 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Nebraska increases from Q1 to Q2

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $317,278, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska receives $30.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 105 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.