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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska
FEMA
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May 23, 2025
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and straight-line winds from March 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance...
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Farmers First Initiative, Approves Nebraska SNAP Waiver During Tour of Ag Businesses with Gov. Pillen
Nebraska Governor
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May 19, 2025
NEBRASKA, May 19 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Farmers First Initiative, Approves Nebraska SNAP Waiver During Tour of Ag Businesses with Gov. Pillen LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen...
I’m proud to host USDA Secretary in Nebraska
Nebraska Governor
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May 17, 2025
NEBRASKA, May 17 - The following guest editorial ran on ruralradio.com/KVRN on May 17, 2025. The editorial may be viewed here. I’m Proud to Host USDA Secretary in Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen May 17, 2024 It’s an honor to welcome U.S. Secretary of...
Doctor Discovers Nebraska’s Patient-Centered Medical Community
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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May 8, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Schneider had never set foot in Nebraska before visiting to interview for a medical position. Neither had her husband, Justin Gray. Yet after being in Nebraska for a few days, they were ready to stay. They knew Nebraska was the right...
Doctor Discovers Nebraska’s Patient-Centered Medical Community
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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May 8, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Schneider had never set foot in Nebraska before visiting to interview for a medical position. Neither had her husband, Justin Gray. Yet after being in Nebraska for a few days, they were ready to stay. They knew Nebraska was the right...
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Nebraska-led Challenge to California’s Electric-Truck Mandates
Nebraska Attorney General
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May 6, 2025
Lincoln, NE—Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that California has agreed to repeal its electric-truck mandates that reach well beyond California’s borders. This amounts to a significant victory in Nebraska’s three-front battle against these...
Nebraska Lawmakers Consider LB486 to Standardize Home Care Reimbursement Rates
EIN Presswire
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March 10, 2025
Caretech COO Testifies on the Urgent Need for Fair Compensation for Home Care Providers LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On February 27, 2025, Nebraska lawmakers convened to hear testimony on Legislative Bill 486...
Black Hills Corp. Requests Rate Review and Rider Renewal in Nebraska
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 1, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its Nebraska natural gas utility has filed a rate review application with the Nebraska Public Service Commission requesting $34.9 million in new...
Governor Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Nebraska National Guard and Issues Statewide Burn Ban Following Fire in Brown County
Nebraska Governor
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April 24, 2025
NEBRASKA, April 24 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Kevin Hynes, Nebraska National Guard, (402) 309-8390, kevin.j.hynes.civ@army.mil Katrina Cerveny, NEMA, (402) 326-3179, katrina.cerveny@nebraska.gov Governor Pillen Declares Emergency,...
HiCast Sports Network Expands in Nebraska with Installation at Sandhills Global Youth Complex
EIN Presswire
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April 23, 2025
New Partnership Brings Live and On-Demand Streaming to Premier Youth Baseball and Softball Facility LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HiCast Sports Network, a leading video streaming platform for youth and amateur...
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Bird Lead Comment Supporting Uniform Labeling Requirements for Farming Products
Nebraska Attorney General
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February 20, 2025
Posted Thursday, February 20, 2025 Lincoln – Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led 18 States in asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enact a rule that would create uniform labeling requirements...
A&G Roofing Expands Premier Omaha Roofing Services to Bellevue, Nebraska
EIN Presswire
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April 14, 2025
A&G Roofing expands its trusted Omaha roofing services to Bellevue, offering roof replacements, repairs, and inspections with special promotions for customers. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A&G Roofing, a trusted...
Move from Silicon Valley to Nebraska Pays Off Personally and Professionally for Biotech Innovator
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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April 8, 2025
Jared Wenger took a risk when he moved to Nebraska from Silicon Valley. He knew that relocating would benefit his family, but he was less certain how it would impact his career. Now, several years later, he can attest to the tremendous benefits of...
Move from Silicon Valley to Nebraska Pays Off Personally and Professionally for Biotech Innovator
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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April 8, 2025
Jared Wenger took a risk when he moved to Nebraska from Silicon Valley. He knew that relocating would benefit his family, but he was less certain how it would impact his career. Now, several years later, he can attest to the tremendous benefits of...
Branching Out Tree Service Wins the 2025 Quality Business Award for The Best Tree Service in Hastings, Nebraska
EIN Presswire
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April 8, 2025
HASTINGS, NE, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 Quality Business Award for The Best Tree Service in Hastings, Nebraska has been awarded to Branching Out Tree Service. This recognition honors Branching Out Tree Service...
Nebraska Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging New York Climate Superfund Law that Threatens to Bankrupt Energy Producers
Nebraska Attorney General
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February 6, 2025
Posted Thursday, February 6, 2025
TDECU Welcomes New Advisory Board Members
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 15, 2025
Houston, TX, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TDECU, Houston’s largest credit union, is proud to announce the appointment of five distinguished advisory board members. Their expertise and insight will strengthen the organization’s commitment to...
Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition to Help Restore America’s Energy Independence and Lower Energy Prices
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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August 12, 2025
DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a coalition of 28 attorneys general asking the Environmental Protection Agency to eliminate the harmful Biden-Harris greenhouse-gas emissions standards for power plants. The Biden-era rule...
DED Announces SBA Approval of Six Nebraska Counties as Governor-Designated HUBZone Areas
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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March 31, 2025
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and theNebraska District Office of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) announce the approval of six (6) counties as qualified HUBZone counties for 2025. The counties approved through the...
DED Announces SBA Approval of Six Nebraska Counties as Governor-Designated HUBZone Areas
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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March 31, 2025
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and theNebraska District Office of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) announce the approval of six (6) counties as qualified HUBZone counties for 2025. The counties approved through the...