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Economy
Nebraska farmers to get federal help for crop losses
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
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
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
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 USDA workers face unprecedented layoffs
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
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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