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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Nebraska during Q2

By R. C. Hanna | Aug 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Nebraska in the second quarter of 2025.

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Nebraska's Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector requested 4 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024

By N. E. Calhoun | Aug 11, 2025

Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry based in Nebraska submitted four H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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12 H-2A petitions submitted by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Nebraska during 2024

By N. E. Calhoun | Aug 10, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector in Nebraska filed 12 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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84 H-2A petitions submitted by employers classified under the Construction industry in Nebraska during 2024

By N. E. Calhoun | Aug 9, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in Nebraska submitted 84 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Fischer, Ag Secretary Rollins hold roundtable at UNL ENREEC with Nebraska delegation

By L. V. Floyd | Aug 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) facility for a roundtable discussion with members of...

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Employers from Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector in Nebraska filed 1,662 H-2A petitions in 2024

By N. E. Calhoun | Aug 8, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector in Nebraska filed 1,662 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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Congress marks two decades since launch of renewable fuel standard

By J. L. Mclaughlin | Aug 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has led a bipartisan resolution in Congress marking the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

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FOIA request sent to University of Nebraska at Omaha regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to University of Nebraska at Omaha regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Peru State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Peru State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to University of Nebraska-Lincoln regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to University of Nebraska-Lincoln regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Wayne State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Wayne State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Chadron State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Chadron State College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Nebraska Indian Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Nebraska Indian Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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2025: Measles cases in Nebraska up as of week ending Aug. 2

By D. U. Schwartz | Aug 5, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending July 26.

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Ricketts announces second Federal Issues Forum at Nebraska State Fair

By H. K. Huber | Aug 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has announced plans to host his second “Federal Issues Forum” at the Nebraska State Fair on August 29, 2025.

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VA Purchase Loans in Nebraska average $311,296 for Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 4, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $311,296, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Omaha man receives 30-year sentence for child pornography production

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 3, 2025

A 34-year-old Omaha man, Daron J. Brown, was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for production of child pornography.

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Spalding man sentenced to over 16 years for fentanyl distribution

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 3, 2025

A Spalding, Nebraska man has been sentenced to 192 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Nebraska increases from Q4 FY2024 to Q1 FY2025

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 1, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Nebraska during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $331,871, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Universal Service Fund working group opens comment portal for public feedback

By H. K. Huber | Aug 1, 2025

The Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group, co-chaired by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, has opened a public comment portal on Fischer’s official website.