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How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Nebraska during 2024?

In 2024, 100% of H-2A petitions filed by Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services employers in Nebraska were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

By M. T. Coleman | Oct 23, 2025

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Nebraska governor leads trade mission to strengthen ties with Israel

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will lead a trade mission to Israel from October 27 to 30.

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Oct 23, 2025

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Nebraska governor announces Work Ethic Camp cleared for ICE detainee use

By H. K. Huber | Oct 23, 2025

Governor Jim Pillen has provided an update on the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook, Nebraska, announcing that the facility has passed its final inspection by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Trump approves $15 million disaster aid for Nebraska after August storms

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Oct 23, 2025

Following a conversation with Governor Jim Pillen, President Donald J. Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Nebraska in response to the severe storms that occurred from August 8 to 10.

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How many H-2A petitions were made by Nebraska employers classified under the Construction industry during 2024?

By M. T. Coleman | Oct 22, 2025

All 84 of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Construction industry located in Nebraska, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Nebraska's case count rises as of week ending Oct. 4

By D. U. Schwartz | Oct 21, 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. 27.

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How many H-2A petitions were made by Nebraska employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024?

By M. T. Coleman | Oct 21, 2025

In 2024, 98.3% of H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers in Nebraska were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Senate Agriculture Committee approves Fischer’s bill to reform disaster relief for producers

By H. K. Huber | Oct 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer’s (R-Neb.) Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act has passed the Senate Agriculture Committee.

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Governor Pillen appoints Richard P. McGowan as district court judge for Douglas County

By H. K. Huber | Oct 20, 2025

Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Richard P. McGowan of Omaha as the new district court judge in Nebraska's Fourth Judicial District, which covers Douglas County.

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Governor Pillen appoints Ryan N. Decker as county court judge in Lancaster County

By L. V. Floyd | Oct 20, 2025

Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Ryan N. Decker as the new county court judge in Nebraska’s Third Judicial District, which covers Lancaster County.

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Fischer urges Trump administration to support U.S. ranchers over foreign beef imports

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Oct 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska has called on President Trump to focus on supporting American ranchers rather than increasing beef imports from foreign countries.

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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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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...