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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

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.

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 24, 2025

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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?

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

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 17, 2025

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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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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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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.

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Nebraska: Medicare dependency reached 4% in 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4% of income in Nebraska, providing an average of $2,561 per capita to residents.

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Nebraska: Social Security made up 5.4% of total income in 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.4% of income in Nebraska, providing an average of $3,496 per capita to residents.

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Nebraska: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.3% of income in 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.3% of income in Nebraska, providing an average of $848 per capita to residents.

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Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry file 20 H-1B petitions in Nebraska throughout 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, 20 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing 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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34 H-1B petitions filed by Retail Trade employers classified under the Retail Trade industry in Nebraska in 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 17, 2025

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.

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

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 6, 2025

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