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VA home loan amount averages $327,596 in Nebraska for Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 5, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Nebraska during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $327,596, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Nebraska's case count rises as of week ending May 31

By D. U. Schwartz | Jun 3, 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 May 24.

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Nebraska selects delegates for 2025 agricultural youth institute

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 3, 2025

220 high school juniors and seniors from Nebraska have been chosen to participate in the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) this summer.

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VA provides 15.8% more home purchase loans in Nebraska in Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 2, 2025

There were 638 VA home purchases in Nebraska in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $213.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NFIB releases ads supporting Rep. Bacon's push for tax deduction permanence

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 2, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a series of advertisements to express gratitude to Rep. Don Bacon for his support of small businesses.

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Nebraska ranks 37th in total VA home loans during Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 30, 2025

Nebraska ranked 37th in the nation in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2024, with 930 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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American Spectator columnist highlights Buffett foundation’s $4B support for abortion advocacy

By Cornhusker State News | May 28, 2025

The American Spectator has reported that a conservative columnist examined Warren Buffett's philanthropic legacy, revealing more than $4 billion in foundation funding for abortion-related initiatives.

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Nebraska ranked 36th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 27, 2025

With $327,596 in home loans issued, Nebraska ranked 36th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Nebraska's case count rises as of week ending May 24

By D. U. Schwartz | May 27, 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 May 17.

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32 H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Nebraska in 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 26, 2025

In 2024, 32 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing 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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Number of VA loans issued in Nebraska increased by 24.5% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 24, 2025

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

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NFIB introduces tools highlighting impact of small business tax deduction in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | May 23, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has introduced two digital tools aimed at illustrating the economic implications of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in Nebraska.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska in Q4 vs. Q3 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 21, 2025

The VA issued 181 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 43 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending May 17

By D. U. Schwartz | May 20, 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 May 10.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry file 121 petitions in Nebraska throughout 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 19, 2025

In 2024, 121 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance 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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Average VA home loan amount in Nebraska increases in Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 19, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Nebraska during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $327,596, a 1.5% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska average $327,957 for Q4

By Cornhusker State News | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $327,957, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Omaha man receives over eight-year sentence for possession of child pornography

By Cornhusker State News | May 14, 2025

Brian G. McAtee, a 43-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 103 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

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Nebraska's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending May 10

By D. U. Schwartz | May 13, 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 May 3.

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1 H-1B petition filed by Accommodation and Food Services employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry in Nebraska in 2024

By Cornhusker State News | May 12, 2025

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