By Jessica Groskopf Nebraska Extension Ag Economist In my work with agricultural families, I’m seeing a growing and difficult reality: many farms and ranches
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Gov. Pillen’s Historic Income Tax Cuts Effective in January
Governor Jim Pillen, a champion for lower taxes, is highlighting the historic income tax cuts set to take effect in January as part of
Attorney General Hilgers Secures Settlement with Menards
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a multistate settlement with Menard Inc. d/b/a Menards, the home improvement retail chain. The settlement resolves claims made in
Grant Program to Fund Research on State’s at-Risk Species
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting applications for proposals to fund research on Nebraska’s at-risk species. Grant applications are due Jan. 30,
First-in-the-Nation Waiver Restricting Soda and Energy Drinks from SNAP Takes Effect January 1
In April 2025, Governor Jim Pillen signed a letter of intent seeking a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to remove soda
SPD Responds to Crash
By Stefan Yocum SPD At approximately 5:05 p.m. on December 24, 2025, officers with the Scottsbluff Police Department responded to a report of a
Gov. Pillen Appoints Ashley Newmyer as Director of Public Health
Governor Jim Pillen is announcing his appointment of Ashley Newmyer as director of the Division of Public Health for the Department of Health and
Platte Valley bank Announces Merger Agreement with The Potter State Bank
Platte Valley Financial Services Companies, Inc, led by Chairman, President and CEO Hod Kosman, has entered into a definitive agreement to merge Enevoldsen Management
Gov. Pillen Touts Huge Rural Health Transformation Program Award
Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its awards for the Rural Health Transformation
Gov. Pillen Provides Statement and Information About 2026 Opportunity Zone Designations
Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement promoting Opportunity Zones and previewing the process the State of Nebraska will use to determine designations next