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Pro-life group reacts to Nebraska's 12-week abortion ban: 'Three hundred lives will be protected each year'

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Nebraska has joined a number of other conservative states that have implemented abortion restrictions following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, a move that is being praised by a prominent pro-life group.

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Fischer on USTR Action Against Mexico’s Ban on GMO Corn

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced it has formally requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico on the country’s ban on genetically modified corn

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Ricketts Statement on Student Loan Cancellation Vote

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

On June 1, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after voting for a Congressional Review Act resolution overturning the student loan cancellation scheme issued by President Biden’s Department of Education last year

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Week of May 20: 40 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 40 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Nebraska deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 20

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 4, 2023

Nebraska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Advisory: Governor To Honor Fathers at Proclamation Signing

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 4, 2023

On Monday, June 5, Governor Jim Pillen will honor the role that fathers play and will spotlight the Nebraska Fatherhood Initiative during a proclamation signing ceremony in the Governor’s Hearing room at 3:00 p.m

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Week ending May 20 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 33 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 20.

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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $102.5 Million Settlement with Suboxone Maker for Alleged Illegal Monopoly Tactics

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 3, 2023

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that 42 states, led by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, have negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with the maker of Suboxone, Indivior Inc

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Advisory: Governor Pillen to Announce New DED Director

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 3, 2023

On Monday, June 5 at 1:30 p.m., Governor Jim Pillen will announce his appointment to lead the Nebraska Department of Economic Development

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E15 Food Truck Serves Guests, as Governor Pillen Signs LB562

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 3, 2023

On June 1, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB562 into law

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Governor Pillen Statement on NSEA Petition

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 2, 2023

On May 31, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding the NSEA filing a petition to repeal the Opportunity Scholarships Act

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Governor Pillen Statement on Conclusion of the 2023 Legislative Session

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 2, 2023

On June 1, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding the end of the 2023 legislative session

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ACRU’s Roman: Nebraska policy requiring concealed-carry permits 'unconstitutional by nature'

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

The head of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has called Nebraska's policy of requiring a permit to carry concealed weapons contrary to the Second Amendment.

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Governor Pillen Signs Historic Tax Cuts Package

By Cornhusker State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 31, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB243 and LB754 into law. Governor Pillen was joined at the event by state senators, business and ag groups

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Advisory: LB562 Signing Ceremony

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 31, 2023

On Thursday, June 1 at 12:45 p.m., Governor Jim Pillen will sign LB562 into law

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106 people age 85 and older in Nebraska are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Cornhusker State News | May 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 106 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 13.

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Fischer Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Sackett v. EPA

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 30, 2023

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S

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Governor Pillen Signs Historic School Choice Bill

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 30, 2023

On May 30, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB753 (Opportunity Scholarships Act) – the first school choice bill in Nebraska's history to be signed into law. Governor Pillen was joined at the event by state senators, school choice advocacy representatives, and students

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Advisory: LB754 & LB243 Signing Ceremony

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 30, 2023

On Wednesday, May 31 at 9:00 a.m., Governor Jim Pillen will sign LB754 and LB243 into law

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Governor Pillen Memorial Day Statement

By Cornhusker State News Report | May 30, 2023

On May 29, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following Memorial Day statement