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Average VA home loan amount in Nebraska falls in Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Nebraska during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $315,895, a 3.6% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska Department of Agriculture issues guidelines for livestock safety during summer events

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 29, 2025

As agricultural events unfold across Nebraska this summer, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is urging livestock owners to prioritize animal health and safety.

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Ricketts completes mobile office hours in all 93 Nebraska counties

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has announced that his constituent casework staff have completed Mobile Office Hours in all 93 counties across Nebraska this year. “I am in Washington to serve Nebraskans and renew opportunity,” said Ricketts. “I...

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Nebraska legislative recap webinar covers new laws impacting small businesses

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 27, 2025

NFIB Nebraska recently hosted a webinar on June 25th to review the outcomes of this year's legislative session.

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Fischer and Luján respond to Supreme Court decision on Universal Service Fund

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jun 27, 2025

U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Chair of the Senate Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member, issued a joint statement following the United States Supreme Court's decision regarding the Universal...

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska average $331,871 for Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 26, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $331,871, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Ricketts highlights constituent service achievements including recovered funds for Nebraskans

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) spoke with Nebraska media this week to highlight recent successes in assisting constituents with federal casework.

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Founder of League of American Workers: 'Immigration enforcement sparks a rush' of job applications

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 25, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that immigration enforcement actions in Nebraska led to American citizens applying for jobs at Glenn Valley Foods following a worksite raid.

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Fischer introduces bill to strengthen U.S. nuclear infrastructure

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves as Chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee and is a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening the United States' nuclear...

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Senators urge action on Chinese forced labor transfers involving Uyghurs

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), along with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Curtis (R-UT), and Chris Coons (D-DE), has sent a bipartisan letter to Christopher Pratt, Chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF).

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VA Purchase Loans in Nebraska average $334,184 for Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $334,184, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Fischer comments on U.S. military action against Iranian nuclear facilities

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 21, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement following recent U.S. military strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear sites. “For decades, Iran has chanted ‘death to America’ and pledged to...

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Nebraska increases from Q3 to Q4

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Nebraska during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $327,957, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senators propose act to streamline US-UK-Australia defense collaboration

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have introduced the AUKUS Improvement Act, aiming to further streamline defense collaboration and co-production between the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Ricketts introduces bipartisan VARIANCE Act aiming at trucking regulation changes

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has introduced the Vehicle Axle Redistribution Increases Allow New Capacities for Efficiency (VARIANCE) Act, a bill designed to update regulations affecting American truckers who transport dry bulk goods.

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Venezuelan man charged with attempted murder of federal officer in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 18, 2025

Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco, a 30-year-old Venezuelan national residing illegally in Bellevue, Nebraska, has been charged with attempted murder and assault of a federal officer.

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VA provides 930 home loans in Nebraska totaling $304.7 million in Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 930 home loans totaling $304.7 million in Nebraska during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending June 14

By D. U. Schwartz | Jun 17, 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 June 7.

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Senate passes GENIUS Act with provision for state-level stablecoin regulation

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Jun 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced the Senate's passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025 (GENIUS) Act.

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Fischer’s paid family and medical leave tax credit included in Senate Finance bill

By L. V. Floyd | Jun 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) announced that her Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Tax Credit has been included in the legislative text released by the Senate Finance Committee as part of the reconciliation process. “I want to thank...