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Nebraska small businesses report challenges in filling job vacancies

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report reveals that 40% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings, marking a two-point increase from July.

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Number of VA loans issued in Nebraska increased by 22.1% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 591 home loans in Nebraska, totaling $180.9 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 3, 2024

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

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FDA Inspection: What type of Nebraska companies were under most scrutiny during August?

By Cornhusker State News | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Nebraska in August.

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In Nebraska, 69 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 31, 2024

Nebraska registered 69 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Nebraska sees inflation increase as of July 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 30, 2024

As of July 2024, Nebraska experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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Average VA home loan amount in Nebraska increases in Q2

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Nebraska during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $306,014, a 1.8% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska average $290,669 for Q2

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 26, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $290,669, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NFIB Nebraska PAC endorses candidates for state legislative seats

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 21, 2024

NFIB Nebraska PAC has announced its state legislative endorsements, highlighting incumbents known for supporting small businesses in Lincoln.

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NFIB Nebraska PAC endorses candidates supporting small business interests

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 21, 2024

NFIB Nebraska PAC has announced its endorsements for state legislative candidates, focusing on those who have demonstrated support for small businesses in Lincoln.

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Nebraska small businesses face economic challenges revealed in NFIB report

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 14, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released the 11th edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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NFIB releases report highlighting challenges faced by Nebraska's small businesses

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 14, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released the 11th edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Nebraska increases from Q1 to Q2

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Nebraska during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $290,669, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Nebraska among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 8, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Cornhusker State News shows that Nebraska is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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NFIB endorses Senator Fischer for re-election to U.S. Senate

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 6, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent small business advocacy group, has thrown its support behind U.S. Senator Deb Fischer as she seeks re-election to the United States Senate.

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NFIB endorses Deb Fischer for U.S. Senate re-election

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 6, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed U.S. Senator Deb Fischer for re-election to the United States Senate.

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

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from Nebraska in July.

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In Nebraska, 69 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 31, 2024

Nebraska registered 69 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Sen. Fischer: VA’s failure to comply with MISSION act is 'a personal affront to veterans across the country’

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined 19 other senators in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking that the department correct recent policy initiatives that are making access to care more difficult for veterans.

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26 states, including Nebraska, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Cornhusker State News | Jul 23, 2024

A total of 26 states, including Nebraska, have rejected or withdrawn membership from a nationwide group working with voter data that has been accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Cornhusker State News.