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34 H-1B petitions filed by Retail Trade employers classified under the Retail Trade industry in Nebraska in 2024

Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry based in Nebraska submitted 34 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 17, 2025

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FOIA Request Sent to Nebraska Secretary of State - Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Nebraska Secretary of State - Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 6, 2025.

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 6, 2025

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Nebraska experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Nebraska experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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2023: Nebraska ranks 41st nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $1,616,976

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Nebraska received $1,616,976 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 41st nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Nebraska receives 1 EDA grant totaling $210,000 for public works in 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 28, 2024

Nebraska received one grant totaling $210,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Nebraska receives 1 EDA grant totaling $769,266 for planning in 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 27, 2024

Nebraska received one grant totaling $769,266 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Nebraska receives 1 EDA grant totaling $637,710 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 26, 2024

Nebraska received one grant totaling $637,710 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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FOIA Request Sent to Nebraska State Executive - State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Nebraska State Executive - State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Nebraska inflation rate lower than national average as of November 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Nebraska experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

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Inflation in Nebraska lower than national average as of October 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, Nebraska experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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EDA funds 3 projects to support economic development in Nebraska during 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Nov 21, 2024

Nebraska ranked 45th in the US after receiving three EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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VA provides 40.9% more home purchase loans in Nebraska in Q3

By Cornhusker State News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 551 VA home purchases in Nebraska in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $181.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Nebraska increased by 178.2% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 690 home loans in Nebraska, totaling $222.6 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 43 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 105 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Nebraska increases from 2022 to 2023

By Cornhusker State News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Nebraska in the fiscal year 2023 was $301,619, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Nebraska increases from Q2 to Q3

By Cornhusker State News | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $329,287, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Nebraska increases in Q3

By Cornhusker State News | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Nebraska during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $322,608, a 5.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Nebraska increases from Q2 to Q3

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Nebraska during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $316,559, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 551 home purchase loans in Nebraska in Q3

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 29, 2024

There were 551 VA home purchase loans issued in Nebraska in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $181.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska ranks 38th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 25, 2024

Nebraska ranked 38th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 690 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.