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Nebraska sees 104 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Construction industry during 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 31, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in Nebraska submitted 104 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98.1% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Nebraska were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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2022: How government transfer reliance in Nebraska has changed since 1970

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 16% of income in Nebraska. How does this compare to historical figures?

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Nebraska this year escalate as of week ending March 22

By D. U. Schwartz | Mar 25, 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 March 15.

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132 H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in Nebraska in 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, 132 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located in Nebraska, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Nebraska's individual income tax revenue reached $894 million in Q4, 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 19, 2025

Individual income taxes in Nebraska reached $894 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Nebraska's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending March 15

By D. U. Schwartz | Mar 18, 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 March 8.

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15 basketball players from Nebraska to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 18, 2025

Omaha has the most players of any city representing Nebraska in the tournament.

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Nebraska has 20 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 17, 2025

Omaha has the most players of any city representing Nebraska in the tournament.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Nebraska employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, 253 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located in Nebraska.

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Nebraska ranks 36th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 16% in 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 16% of income in Nebraska—ranking it the 16th least dependent among U.S. states.

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Nebraska ranks 44th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,262 in 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Nebraska received an average of $10,262 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in the nation.

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NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising uncertainty

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 12, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.1 points in February, settling at 100.7.

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Nebraska hosts annual Small Business Day with state leaders

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 12, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocacy group for small businesses in Nebraska, recently organized its annual Small Business Day at the Capitol.

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2025: Measles cases in Nebraska up as of week ending March 8

By D. U. Schwartz | Mar 11, 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 March 1.

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Nebraska sees 4 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry during 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, four H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located in Nebraska.

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Analysis: Nebraska among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 6, 2025

An analysis by Cornhusker State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Nebraska is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Nebraska's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending March 1

By D. U. Schwartz | Mar 4, 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 Feb. 22.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Nebraska employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry during 2024?

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry based in Nebraska submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Nebraska: Residents received $3.56 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in Nebraska, providing an average of $1,810 per capita to residents.