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Number of VA loans issued in Nebraska decreases by 47.6% from 2021 to 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 1, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 4,425 home loans totaling $1.2 billion in Nebraska during the fiscal year 2022, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Dec. 17, 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 1, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska in Q4 vs. Q3 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 1, 2023

The VA issued one Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, compared to 18 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 3.1% more home purchase loans in Nebraska in Q4 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 1, 2023

There were 671 VA home purchases in Nebraska in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2022, totaling $209.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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CDC estimates 20 people in 65-74 age group in Nebraska died during week ending December 17

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 1, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 20 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending December 17.

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Q4 2022: Nebraska's combined tax revenues down 8.8% since Q3 2022

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 1, 2023

Nebraska collected $1.7 billion in total tax revenues during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA Purchase Loans in Nebraska average $301,002 for Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jan 1, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $301,002, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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60 people die from cancer in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 31, 2022

There were 60 deaths from cancer reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 22.1% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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Nebraska ranks 38th in total number of widow and parent beneficiaries in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 31, 2022

In 2021, Nebraska had 20,123 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 38th highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.

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Nebraska implements 1 new policy or incentive supporting energy efficiency during 2021

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 31, 2022

Nebraska implemented at least one new policy or incentive supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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CDC predicts 25 people in 45-64 age group in Nebraska died during week ending December 17

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 31, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending December 17.

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16 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 30, 2022

There were 16 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.9% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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24 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 30, 2022

There were 24 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 8.8% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

If you are able to stay at home today we highly encourage staying put.

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Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Continue to Help Hospital Planning & Strengthen Nebraska’s Healthcare Workforce

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2022

In consultation with Governor-elect Jim Pillen, Governor Pete Ricketts issued Executive Order (EO) 22-08 to continue to facilitate hospital planning and ensure additional healthcare workforce capacity in Nebraska.

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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 29, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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15 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 29, 2022

There were 15 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 5.5% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.

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Essential staffing for Nebraska Medicine goes into effect

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

Due to the winter storm warning issued for the area, Nebraska Medicine has declared essential staffing effective from 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, until 7 a.m., Friday, Dec. 23.

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Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order To Continue To Help Hospital Planning & Strengthen Nebraska’s Healthcare Workforce

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2022

In consultation with Governor-elect Jim Pillen, Governor Pete Ricketts issued Executive Order (EO) 22-08 to continue to facilitate hospital planning and ensure additional healthcare workforce capacity in Nebraska.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Nebraska during week ending Dec. 24

By Cornhusker State News | Dec 28, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Nebraska in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Nebraska.