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Work Will Begin on I-80, in Dawson and Buffalo Counties

Mar 14, 2024 / NDOT

March 14, 2024 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin March 20 on I-80 from reference post 254+80 to reference post ...
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Attorney General Hilgers and State Treasurer Briese Warn Nebraskans about Tax-Related Scams

Mar 14, 2024 / Press Release

Tax season is in full swing, along with tax scams. According to the IRS, thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal infor...
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No New Taxes Nebraska Announces Opposition to EPIC Tax Ballot Initiative

Mar 14, 2024 / NNT

LINCOLN, Neb. – Today, No New Taxes Nebraska officially launched its campaign to stop the EPIC tax. No New Taxes is a joint effort of over 40...
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Ricketts, Blumenthal in Real Clear Health: Relying on China for Medical Device Production “A Mistake We Can’t Afford to Make”

Mar 14, 2024 / Pete Ricketts & Richard Blumenthal

The COVID-19 pandemic forced our entire health care system into overdrive. Physicians, nurses, and hospital staff worked around the clock, risking ...
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Gov. Pillen Issues “Call to Action” Following AD Alberts Announced Departure

Mar 14, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a statement regarding the departure of Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts, as well as a &ld...
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NSF Board Meets Friday (2nd Revised Agenda)

Mar 14, 2024 / NSF

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARDREVISED* Meeting AgendaMarch 15, 2024 – 1:30 P.M.Administrative Offices, Grand Island, NE1. Call to Order 2. Roll C...
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Attorney General Hilgers Challenges SEC Climate Rule

Mar 14, 2024 / AG

LINCOLN — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a multi-state coalition, led by Iowa, in a lawsuit to block the Securities and Exchan...
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Gov. Pillen Approves LB 574 Regulations on Nonsurgical, Gender Altering Treatments

Mar 14, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has approved regulations governing nonsurgical pharmaceutical gender altering treatments for individuals un...
Curt_Friesen_Ag_Acheivement_2024.jpg: Nancy Friesen joins her husband, Curt Friesen, the 2024 Ag Achievement Award recipient to receive the award from Jay Reiners, chairman of the Nebraska Corn Board on Tuesday, March 12.

Nebraska Corn Board Recognizes Agriculture Leaders at Annual Awards Dinner

Mar 13, 2024 / NCB

LINCOLN, Neb. – Two awards were given out at the Nebraska Corn Board’s (NCB) 2024 awards dinner on March 12 in Lincoln. The annual awar...
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The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program Announces Scholarship Winners

Mar 13, 2024 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., March. 12, 2024 —The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has announced th...
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Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Hall, Red Willow Counties

Mar 12, 2024 / NPD

MARCH 12, 2024 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.)  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Hall and...
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McCook Explosion South of Town

Mar 12, 2024 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling

On March 11th 2024 McCook dispatch began receiving calls of an explosion south of McCook along Hwy 83. Red Willow Western Fire and McCook Fire and ...
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy

NDEE Director Macy Retires from State Government

Mar 12, 2024 / NDEE

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the retirement of Jim Macy, director of the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy ...
Celebrating National Ag Day March 19th

Celebrating National Ag Day March 19th

Mar 11, 2024 / Nebraska Corn Board

LINCOLN, Neb. – Farmers are known to be some of the most pioneering, innovative and driven individuals in the world. This National Ag Day, th...
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Nebraska’s Priority Climate Action Plan submitted to the EPA

Mar 11, 2024 / NDEE

LINCOLN, Neb. — The State of Nebraska has its first-ever Climate Action Plan. The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) has s...
Nebraska Department of Labor

Nebraska Unemployment Rate Still Low

Mar 11, 2024 / NE Dept of Labor

LINCOLN - Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for January 2024 is 2.5 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate was unchanged from the revi...
 Jamie Lahowetz manages the High Plains Regional Climate Center’s Automated Weather Data Network, which collects and processes a range of climate data across a six-state region. The center, affiliated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is operated by the School of Natural Resources at Nebraska. (Ryan Soderlin/University of Nebraska at Omaha)

Climate Center's Online Tool Strengthens Understanding of Wind Trends

Mar 11, 2024 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, March 11, 2024 — Nebraskans know wind. The Plains region is known for the fierce spirit of its winds, from ceaseless high-...
Jacki Musgraves, Bingham, runs in Hawaii. This race completed her goal of running a marathon in all 50 states.

Powered by Beef, Bingham Woman Runs Marathons in all 50 States

Mar 11, 2024 / Madison Doeschot

Kearney, NE (March 11, 2024) – If you frequently drive Highway 2 between Hyannis and Alliance, chances are you have seen Jacki Musgraves out ...
Teachers Invited to Summer Soybean Institute

Teachers Invited to Summer Soybean Institute

Mar 8, 2024 / NSB

LINCOLN, Neb. (March 8, 2024) – The Nebraska Soybean Board is proud to announce its funding support for the upcoming 2024 Summer Soybean Inst...
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NDEE encourages private well owners to return sample kits

Mar 8, 2024 / NDEE

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy urges those who requested free nitrate sample kits to sample their drinking...
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Smith Commends Third District Wildfire Responders on House Floor

Mar 8, 2024 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in rec...
Register now for the Nebraska Ranch Practicum

Register now for the Nebraska Ranch Practicum

Mar 8, 2024 / Maria Tibbetts, UNL Beef Communications Specialist

Ranchers and cattle producers interested in learning about the latest research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska–...
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Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Shutting Down The Far-Left’s Hate

Mar 8, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

American ways of life and values are under attack. President Biden has sent swarms of bureaucrats to harass Americans at every turn. His Departmen...
Nebraska Department of Education

The Nebraska Department of Education is Hosting “I Love U Guys” School Safety Reunification Exercises

Mar 8, 2024 / NDE

Groups of educators, law enforcement officers and first responders from across Nebraska are joining the Nebraska Department of Education’s Sc...
Tran Attends State of the Union Address

Tran Attends State of the Union Address

Mar 8, 2024 / State News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) had their State of the Union guests, would be Sergeant Tu Tran a...