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Nebraska contracts with DHS to use Work Ethic Camp as ICE detention center

By L. V. Floyd | Oct 17, 2025

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has announced the publication of a contract between the state and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to use the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook as a federal detention center for U.S. Immigration and Customs...

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Nebraska judicial commission forwards two candidates for supreme court vacancy

By H. K. Huber | Oct 16, 2025

The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Second District of the Nebraska Supreme Court has forwarded the names of Patrick Guinan and Derek Vaughn, both from Omaha, to Governor Jim Pillen for consideration as associate justice.

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Fischer urges Senate Democrats to support clean funding resolution to reopen government

By H. K. Huber | Oct 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) addressed the Senate on October 15, 2025, calling on Democratic senators to support a clean funding resolution to reopen the federal government, which has been shut down for 15 days.

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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index drops in September amid rising uncertainty

By S. J. Lawrence | Oct 15, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.0 points in September to 98.8, marking its first decline in three months, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Nebraska this year escalate as of week ending Sept. 27

By D. U. Schwartz | Oct 14, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 20.

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Governor Pillen launches Good Life initiative targeting apprenticeships across key industries

By L. V. Floyd | Oct 14, 2025

Governor Jim Pillen has signed an executive order to launch the Good Life, Great Careers Initiative at Northeast Community College as part of Manufacturing Month in Nebraska.

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Nebraska counts 1 bank failure since 2012 amid national trend

By M. T. Coleman | Oct 9, 2025

There were more than 130 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2025, one of which occurred in Nebraska.

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Senate confirms Lesley Woods Murphy as U.S. Attorney for Nebraska

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) issued a statement following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Lesley Woods Murphy as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska. “Congratulations to Lesley Woods Murphy on her confirmation by the Senate to...

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Governor Pillen supports legal action to keep OPPD North Omaha Station using coal

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Oct 9, 2025

Governor Jim Pillen has expressed support for a lawsuit filed by Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers that seeks to prevent the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) from ending coal energy generation at its North Omaha Station.

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Fischer highlights Nebraska priorities in Senate-passed FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, issued a statement following the Senate's approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act...

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Fischer discusses FBI scrutiny of GOP senators and calls for end to government shutdown

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska appeared on Newsmax's "National Report" to discuss several current political issues, including actions by the FBI during the Biden administration, ongoing negotiations over reopening the federal government, and...

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Governor Pillen calls for urgent property tax reform on Nebraskanomics podcast

By L. V. Floyd | Oct 8, 2025

Governor Jim Pillen has reiterated his call for property tax reform in Nebraska, describing the issue as a crisis that must be addressed during the upcoming 60-day legislative session.

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Nebraska's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Sept. 20

By D. U. Schwartz | Oct 7, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 13.

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Fischer marks second anniversary of October 7 attack with statement and resolution support

By H. K. Huber | Oct 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) issued a statement on the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel.

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Fischer and Wicker call for continued U.S. support for Indo-Pacific allies

By L. V. Floyd | Oct 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska and Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi have written an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal discussing their recent trip to the Indo-Pacific region.

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Governor Pillen issues statement marking two years since Hamas attack on Israel

By L. V. Floyd | Oct 7, 2025

Governor Jim Pillen of Nebraska has issued a statement on the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people and the taking of around 250 hostages. “This marks a day of tremendous sadness.

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Gov. Pillen appoints Doug Hohbein as Nebraska state fire marshal

By H. K. Huber | Oct 7, 2025

Doug Hohbein has been named Nebraska’s new state fire marshal, according to an announcement from Governor Jim Pillen.

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Senator Fischer calls for urgent solutions to support U.S. ag producers

By L. V. Floyd | Oct 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) spoke on the Senate floor today about the ongoing economic challenges faced by agricultural producers in Nebraska and across the United States.

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Scribner man sentenced to 60 years for producing child pornography

By S. V. Serrano | Oct 5, 2025

A Scribner man, Jordan Vaughn, 34, was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison after being convicted on two counts of production of child pornography.

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Bellevue woman receives nine-month prison sentence for embezzling school funds

By S. V. Serrano | Oct 2, 2025

Joya M. Kinney, a 45-year-old resident of Bellevue, Nebraska, was sentenced to nine months in federal prison for embezzlement from an organization that received federal benefits.