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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 ...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...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...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 ...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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 ...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
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...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 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...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-...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
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...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...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
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–...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...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
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...