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Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means Jason Smith (R-MO) released the following statements following the committee’s markup

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.5 points in August to 91.2, erasing all of July’s gain. This is the 32nd consecutive month below the 50-year

At a hearing today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) pushed for her Swanson and Hugh Butler Reservoirs Conveyances Act, which would give Nebraskans more control over their communities

The Nebraska Arts Council is proud to announce the four recipients of the inaugural CreDis Awards during this year’s Creative District Assembly. The CreDis Awards

A Nebraska State Trooper and K9 have received a national honor for their work with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team. Trooper Austin Donner and

Lower health insurance cost to Nebraska individuals and families is a high priority to Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB). As a result, NEFB has introduced a

Voting for Round 1 of the third annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition is officially open.  Votes can be cast here. Public voting for the top 16

By Kathy Tando, University of Nebraska Master Gardener Do it right and do it once. Bulbs require a well-drained soil to flourish. After digging the

Five candidates for U.S. president, along with their respective vice-presidential candidate, will be listed on Nebraska’s November general election ballot. The candidates have either been

By Jessica Groskopf and Cindy Bojanski, CFP®,RICP® For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. Successfully

The Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System (NSWERS) has published a new data brief examining the relationship between early reading proficiency and key academic

By Kerri Rempp To celebrate the Nebraska Arts Council’s designation of the Open Frontier Creative District in Chadron, several partners are presenting the Open Frontier

PREEC Release Nebraska Extension will host an Introduction to Schedule F, Tax Planning for Farms and Ranches Workshop on Thursday, September 19, from 5:30 to

By Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension Water and Cropping Educator  Crops in the North Platte Valley and the Panhandle are doing well. This is good for

Para athlete Matt Stutzman returns to display his shooting skills at the Missouri River Outdoor Expo, Sept. 21-22 at Ponca State Park. This time he