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Q3 2024: Nebraska's combined tax revenues up 16.7% since Q2 2024

Nebraska collected $1.8 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 10, 2025

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NFIB poll finds strong support for small business tax deduction

A recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Nebraska's primary small business advocacy group, reveals strong bipartisan support for small businesses in the United States and significant backing for the 20% Small...

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 8, 2025

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NFIB urges Nebraska lawmakers to support bills beneficial to small businesses

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 7, 2025

Nebraska's chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is calling on state legislators to support two pieces of legislation: LB 258, which seeks to cap the minimum wage increase to 1.5%, and LB 415, which proposes changes to...

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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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Debate continues over Nebraska's inheritance tax impact and potential reforms

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 3, 2025

Nebraska remains one of five states in the U.S. with an inheritance tax, a policy some argue reduces investments and discourages business expansion.

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Small Business Day in Nebraska to discuss key issues with Governor Pillen

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 19, 2025

Nebraska's Small Business Day is set to take place in Lincoln, featuring Governor Jim Pillen.

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Small business optimism declines amid rising uncertainty

By Cornhusker State News | Feb 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.3 points in January, reaching 102.8.

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Nebraska small businesses voice concerns over new paid leave mandate

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 24, 2025

Nebraska's small business owners have expressed concerns over the new statewide paid leave mandate, as revealed by a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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NFIB urges support for small business policies following Governor Pillen's address

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 15, 2025

NFIB Nebraska has expressed its support for Governor Jim Pillen's recent State of the State Address, which addressed key issues affecting Nebraskans, including property taxes and government spending.

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Small business optimism rises amid positive economic outlook

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 14, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a notable increase in December, rising by 3.4 points to reach 105.1.

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NFIB outlines legislative goals for Nebraska's small businesses in 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 8, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses in the United States, has announced its legislative priorities for Nebraska in 2025.

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Which type of Nebraska companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Cornhusker State News | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Food and Cosmetics companies from Nebraska in the third quarter of 2024.

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Nebraska: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Nebraska in Q3

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Nebraska in the third quarter of 2024.

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Which type of Nebraska companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Nebraska in September.

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Nebraska business owner advocates for permanent small business tax deduction

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 30, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocacy group for small businesses, recently organized a press conference on Capitol Hill as part of its 2024 Small Business Tax Deduction Summit.

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Nebraska small business owner Candice Price supports small business tax deduction in D.C

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 30, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently held a press conference on Capitol Hill as part of its 2024 Small Business Tax Deduction Summit.