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Nebraska Crop Progress Production Report
Nov 8, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. November 8, 2024 - Based on November 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2024 corn crop is forecast at 1.88 billion bushels, up 9% from las...-2024-11-08-14-14-20.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Keith Olsen, PharmD, to retire as dean of UNMC College of Pharmacy
Nov 8, 2024 / UNMC
Keith Olsen, PharmD, Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, has announced his decision t...
More Than 14 Tons of Medications Collected at DEA Omaha Division Take Back Day Event
Nov 8, 2024 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer
OMAHA, Neb. – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, alongside 135 state and local law enforcement partners, collect...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Let’s Get to Work
Nov 8, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
The 2024 election is over. Americans voted for change. President Donald Trump’s re-election, along with Republican majorities in the House an...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
Nov 8, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...-2024-11-07-15-34-47.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Gov. Pillen Shares Veterans Day Statement, Highlights Recognition Events and Resources
Nov 7, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting recognition events and resources for military veterans ahead of Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. ...
Nebraskans are Encouraged to Start Preparing for Winter Weather
Nov 7, 2024 / NEMA
November 7, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — It is never too early to start preparing for winter weather. Nebraskans could experience more ...
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Results of 2024 General Election
Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 general election:“Today is a great d...
Nebraskans Vote to Repeal LB1402
Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release
Lincoln, NE -- It took two years, two successful petition drives, and more than 200,000 signatures from Nebraskans to ensure voters could decide at...
Preston Love Jr.'s Election Night Remarks: Thanking Supporters + Charting Next Steps Celebrating the Victories
Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release
OMAHA, NE - U.S. Senate candidate Preston Love, Jr. delivered remarks tonight in Omaha, conceding the election to Pete Ricketts, thanking his suppo...
Nebraska Bishops Celebrate Pro-Life Victory: Voters Reject Initiative 439, Pass Initiative 434
Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release
Lincoln, Nebraska – On Tuesday, November 5th, Nebraska voters rejected an extreme abortion ballot proposal, Initiative 439, and simultaneousl...
Gov. Pillen to Lead State Delegation to Czech Republic and Germany
Nov 5, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – This week, Governor Jim Pillen and state leaders will embark on a diplomatic and trade mission to the Czech Republic and German...
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Nebraska-Led Challenge to Federal Contractor Minimum Wage
Nov 5, 2024 / AG
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a federal appellate victory this morning in Nebraska v. Su. The case, which Nebraska brought with ...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
Nov 4, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. November 4, 2024 - For the week ending November 3, 2024, there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's Nat...
NDCS Launches Hospice Care Volunteer Program
Nov 4, 2024 / NDCS
November 4, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) has launched a program aimed at bringing transform...
Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards & Commissions
Nov 4, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced appointments made to boards and commissions from June 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.A...
Growing a Brighter, More Prosperous Future
Nov 2, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
The American economy is powered by innovation and the hard-working Americans who faithfully do their jobs every day. The role of the federal govern...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Nebraska Manufacturing
Nov 2, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
Manufacturing is critical for Nebraska’s economy. It contributes $21.6 billion to our annual gross domestic product. That’s a 57% incre...-2024-11-02-06-15-25.jpg?width=550&height=289)
UNMC research continues to reach new levels
Nov 2, 2024 / UNMC
UNMC research continues to grow, with total research expenditures increasing by 8% to $217.7 million in fiscal year 2024, the largest total in UNMC...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
Nov 2, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...
Troopers Encourage Safety as Huskers Return to Action in Lincoln
Nov 2, 2024 / NSP
November 1, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — After several weeks on the road, the Huskers return home to Memorial Stadium and the Nebraska State ...
Poll Shows Most Rural Nebraskans have Economic Concerns
Nov 2, 2024 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication
Lincoln, Nebraska, Nov. 1, 2024 — Most rural Nebraskans are at least somewhat concerned about their household’s cost of living, income ...
October’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index Turns Positive Even as Job Losses Continue
Nov 1, 2024 / Creighton University
October 2024 Survey Highlights:*For the fifth time this year, the overall, or Business Conditions Index, rose above growth neutral.Almost four of 1...
2023 Irrigation and Water Management data now available
Oct 31, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. October 31, 2024 - There were 212,714 farms with 53.1 million irrigated acres, which included 81 million acre-feet of water appl...
Gov. Pillen to Administer Enlistment Oath During Husker Football Halftime
Oct 31, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will be joined by officers from the Nebraska National Guard in administering the Oath of Enlistment to more...