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MARK MORAN Nebraska News Connection

Economy Nebraska farmers to get federal help for crop losses By MARK MORAN Nebraska News Connection – 12/15/25
Nebraska farmers can expect a portion of a $12 billion aid package announced by the Trump administration. Ag producers have been hit with higher costs as a result of U.S. trade policies. The money ...
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Economy More uninsured kids in Nebraska prompts concern By MARK MORAN Nebraska News Connection – 9/22/25
The number of uninsured kids in Nebraska is on the rise. Advocates for children say a lack of coverage can lead to lower levels of basic care and more serious mental health or medical issues in the ...
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Economy Nebraska housing market hobbled by insurance price spikes By MARK MORAN Nebraska News Connection – 4/21/25
Nebraska is among the states with the sharpest increases in housing prices between 2021 and 2024, according to a new report. The hike has been accompanied by dramatically higher homeowners’ ...
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Economy Minimum wage repeal advances in Nebraska Legislature By MARK MORAN Nebraska News Connection – 4/07/25
The Nebraska Legislature is considering a bill to roll back a 2022 voter approved initiative that would raise the minimum wage in the state. Business groups say the bill would create hardships for ...
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Nebraska Nebraska USDA workers face unprecedented layoffs By MARK MORAN Nebraska News Connection – 3/03/25
Mass layoffs by the Trump administration are cutting into essential services across the federal government. In Nebraska, that includes overseeing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s response ...
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Economy Federal cuts jeopardize rural Nebraska teacher training program By MARK MORAN Nebraska News Connection – 2/24/25
The future of a teacher training program in rural Nebraska is in danger since the Trump administration has cut diversity-related grants in its effort to shift the direction of the federal government. ...
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