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Platte Institute Releases Vision for Lowering Property Taxes
Jun 25, 2024 / Ryan Kopsa Platte Institue
OMAHA, NE — Today, the Platte Institute unveiled a new resource outlining its vision for lowering property taxes in Nebraska. This repo...
Nebraska's Unemployment Remains Steady
Jun 25, 2024 / NDOL
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for May 2024 is 2.5 percent, seasonally...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
Jun 25, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. June 24, 2024 - For the week ending June 23, 2024, there were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National ...
Game and Parks temporarily closes areas affected by Missouri River flooding
Jun 25, 2024 / Press Release
Riverview Marina State Recreation Area and portions of Indian Cave State Park are closed immediately until further notice due to surging Missouri R...
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Along Missouri River
Jun 25, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is acting proactively to mitigate the impact of any flooding that happens along the Missouri River. Today, ...
Nebraska Cattle on Feed UP One Percent
Jun 24, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. June 21, 2024 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.48 million cattle on feed on June 1, accor...
The Future of Agriculture Calls for Decisive Leadership
Jun 24, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
Last weekend, the 8th Annual All Nebraska Tractor Drive took place in Franklin and Harlan Counties. The event featured roughly 100 antique tractors...
Gov. Pillen Announces Full Slate of Town Halls to Close Out Month
Jun 24, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is finishing out the month of June with a full slate of town halls in western and central Nebraska. A...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Nebraska Biofuels
Jun 21, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
June marks the start of a busy summer driving season. This year, many American families are feeling the pain of prices at the pump. Since Joe Biden...-2024-06-20-13-39-18.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Regents approve new bachelor’s degree at UNMC to build pharmacy workforce
Jun 20, 2024 / UNMC
Pending final approval from Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, an inaugural class of 10 new students is expected...
Rural Mainstreet Economy Down for 10th Straight Month
Jun 20, 2024 / Creighton University
OMAHA, Neb. (June 20, 2024) — For a 10th straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the...-2024-06-20-09-19-14.jpg?width=550&height=289)
NCTA Announces Award
Jun 20, 2024 / NCTA
By NCTA News We are pleased to recognize several of our dedicated NCTA faculty and staff members, as nominated by their peers, with annual awards....
UPDATE Wednesday Morning I-80 Assault With Knife Leads To Death
Jun 20, 2024 / Hall County Sheriff Release
(Grand Island, NE) - On June 19th, 2024, at 7:08 a.m. Hall County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 4148 Interstate 80, mile marker 316 ½...
UNK grad grows social media following with his ‘edutaining’ Shiloh Farm accounts
Jun 18, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications
RURAL KENESAW – Noah Young isn’t your typical Nebraska farmer. He’s quick to admit that. “I always tell people I’m ...
State Fair Board to Meet
Jun 18, 2024 / NSF
NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARDREVISED Meeting AgendaJune 21, 2024 – 1:00 PMAdministrative Offices, Grand Island, NE1. Call to Order2. Roll Call3. ...
Buffalo County Sheriff's Department Reports Incident
Jun 17, 2024 / BC Sheriff
On the afternoon of Monday, June 17, 2024 the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an adult female experiencing a mental he...
Doing the People’s Work: Property Tax Reform
Jun 17, 2024 / By Governor Jim Pillen
Over the past few weeks, Nebraskans across the state have begun receiving their property valuation notices. The common reaction to those statements...
May Traffic Fatality Toll
Jun 17, 2024 / NDOT
June 17, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of May 2024, twenty-two people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, acc...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
Jun 17, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. June 17, 2024 - For the week ending June 16, 2024, there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National ...
Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to New Commission on Asian-American Affairs
Jun 17, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced 13 appointments to the newly created Commission on Asian-American Affairs. The ...
Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 69th Recruit Class
Jun 17, 2024 / NSP
JUNE 14, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Thirteen new Nebraska State Troopers are ready to hit the road in service to the people of Nebraska. Me...
Why We Stand for the Flag
Jun 17, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
On my recent trip to the beaches of Normandy, I witnessed a striking testimony of patriotism when American veterans of the D-Day invasion made the ...
NDOT Announces National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Jun 14, 2024 / NDOT
June 14, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announces updates to its National Electric Vehic...
Platte Institute Outlines Comprehensive Property Tax Reform Plan and Opposes EPIC Tax Proposal
Jun 14, 2024 / Ryan Kopsa Communications and Marketing Director
OMAHA, NE — The Platte Institute outlined some specific policy recommendations necessary to reform Nebraska’s property tax system. At t...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Working on a Farm Bill for Nebraska
Jun 14, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
Congress is supposed to pass a new Farm Bill every five years. The Farm Bill is crucial and complex. It deals with everything from conservation to ...