Nebraska News

Report: Despite Hits, Agriculture Is Key to Nebraska Economy

Published by Nikki Ratay on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 5:00am

Lincoln – The agricultural economy continues to be a force in Nebraska and remains resilient despite recent down years.

That’s the conclusion of a report released recently by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers.

State DOT Director Leaving for New Job

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:00am

Lincoln – An official who oversaw Nebraska’s road and bridge repairs after last year’s historic floods and helped create the state Department of Transportation is leaving his post for a private-sector job, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced Tuesday.

Nebraska DOT Director Kyle Schneweis is stepping down next month to become CEO of a national transportation consulting firm.

Nebraska Sets New Record in Virus Hospitalizations

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:00am

Nebraska continues to report record numbers of people hospitalized with the coronavirus, and another inmate diagnosed with COVID-19 has died.

The state said the number of people hospitalized with the virus jumped to 380 on Monday and eclipsed the previous day’s record of 343. The new record is 64% higher than the spring peak of 232 set on May 27, according to the state’s online virus tracker.

Nebraska Reclaims Lowest Unemployment Rate in U.S.

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:00am

Lincoln – Nebraska regained its status last month as the state with the nation’s lowest unemployment rate, according to federal data released Tuesday.

Feds Approve Nebraska’s 2-Tiered Medicaid Expansion Setup

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:00am

Low-income residents who qualify for expanded Medicaid coverage in Nebraska will have to work, volunteer or take classes or get job training if they want access to certain health-care services starting in 2022, state officials said Tuesday.

PSC Finds State Republican Party Liable for Illegal Auto-Dial Calls

Published by Nikki Ratay on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:00am

Lincoln – State regulators have found the Nebraska Republican Party and a political consulting firm liable for making illegal robocalls in a hotly contested legislative race.

DOJ Awards Over $12 Million to Nebraska to Bolster Victim Services

Published by Nikki Ratay on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:00am

The U.S. Department of Justice is awarding more than $12 million in grants to improve services for crime victims in Nebraska.

State's Lawyers Recommend Retaining All Judges on Ballot

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 5:00am

Nebraska judges at all levels of the judiciary are up for retention as part of the general election.

The Nebraska State Bar Association conducted its 2020 Judicial Performance Evaluation earlier this year, and lawyers recommended the retention of all 144 judges on the survey.

Ballot Measures Back Casino Gambling at Racetracks

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:00am

Nebraska voters are determining the fate of three ballot initiatives that would signify the first step towards legalizing casino gambling in the state.

The three initiatives – 429, 430 and 431 – would work in tandem to allow, regulate and tax gambling at licensed Nebraska racetracks.

Ricketts Imposes New Restrictions As Coronavirus Surges

Published by Nikki Ratay on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 2:00am

Lincoln — Gov. Pete Ricketts announced new restrictions last Friday aimed at curbing the coronavirus amid a surge of new cases and hospitalizations in Nebraska.

The Republican governor outlined four steps that will go into effect Wednesday:

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