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Ricketts supports new ICE detention facility planned for McCook

By H. K. Huber | Aug 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has responded to the announcement that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plan to build a 300-bed detention facility in McCook, Nebraska.

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Omaha man sentenced to ten years for role in fentanyl analogue distribution conspiracy

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 15, 2025

A 19-year-old Omaha resident, Dale Jackson, was sentenced in federal court for his involvement in the distribution and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl analogue.

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Mike Hilgers demands investigation into FireAid non-profit which Trump called a ‘scam’

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 13, 2025

Mike Hilgers and 13 other state Attorneys General are demanding FireAid explain how it spent the $100 million raised for LA wildfire victims, citing reports survivors haven’t received promised direct relief.

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NFIB optimism index rises in July amid persistent labor quality concerns

By Cornhusker State News | Aug 13, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3, which is slightly above its long-term average.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Nebraska's case count rises as of week ending Aug. 9

By D. U. Schwartz | Aug 12, 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 Aug. 2.

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Nebraska's Other Services (except Public Administration) sector requested 4 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024

By N. E. Calhoun | Aug 12, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector in Nebraska filed four H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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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.