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Ricketts backs Trump administration's weapon sales to Europe for Ukraine conflict

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has expressed his support for President Trump’s decision to sell American weapons to European allies as part of ongoing efforts to assist Ukraine in its...

Fischer, Duckworth highlight She DRIVES Act progress on CBS Mornings

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) appeared on ‘CBS Mornings’ to discuss their bipartisan legislation, the She Develops Regulations in Vehicle Equality and Safety (She DRIVES) Act.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Nebraska employers during 2024?

By C. M. Holbrook | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 1,023 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Nebraska, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.

VA provides 16.1% fewer home purchase loans in Nebraska in Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 14, 2025

There were 535 VA home purchases in Nebraska in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $166.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Omaha VA hospital project moves forward with inclusion in federal five-year plan

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 14, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has included the Omaha VA hospital project in its Five Year Development Plan, marking a significant step toward the facility's replacement and future construction. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.)...

Nebraska Department of Agriculture appoints Jessica Shelburn as deputy director

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 13, 2025

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has appointed Jessica Shelburn as its new deputy director, according to an announcement by NDA Director Sherry Vinton.

Which type of Nebraska companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By R. C. Hanna | Jul 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 10 inspections at nine Food and Cosmetics companies from Nebraska in the second quarter of 2025.

Nebraska: Drugs companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Nebraska in Q2

By R. C. Hanna | Jul 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Nebraska in the second quarter of 2025.

Nebraska ranks 39th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 11, 2025

Nebraska ranked 39th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 977 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Fischer secures key nuclear deterrence measures in Senate FY 2026 defense bill

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, has secured several provisions in the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Ricketts discusses impact of proposed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on Nebraska families

By H. K. Huber | Jul 11, 2025

This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) spoke with Nebraska media about the One Big Beautiful Bill and his efforts to promote economic growth in the United States.

Fischer secures defense funding boosts for Nebraska bases in annual authorization bill

By L. V. Floyd | Jul 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves as a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chairs the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, has secured several provisions in the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization...

Ricketts highlights need for ambassador confirmations amid focus on agriculture and Indo-Pacific ties

By H. K. Huber | Jul 11, 2025

This week, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) chaired a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he addressed the importance of Americans serving in government and the challenges posed by foreign adversaries.

Fischer secures $16 million for USDA research facility at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

By H. K. Huber | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced the advancement of $16 million in additional funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility at...

NFIB Nebraska addresses tax concerns amid steady small business optimism

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 10, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained mostly unchanged in June, slightly decreasing by 0.2 points to 98.6, which is above the long-term average of 98.

Ricketts commends ICE after MS-13 gang leader arrested in Omaha

By H. K. Huber | Jul 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has commented on the recent arrest of an MS-13 gang leader in Omaha, Nebraska by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

Nebraska ranked 39th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 8, 2025

With $315,895 in home loans issued, Nebraska ranked 39th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Number of VA loans issued in Nebraska increased by 88.2% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 977 home loans in Nebraska, totaling $308.6 million, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Nebraska adopted no new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024

By R. C. Hanna | Jul 4, 2025

Nebraska added no clean energy policies or incentives in 2024, according to data from DSIRE.

FDA Inspection: What type of Nebraska companies were under most scrutiny during June?