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Nebraska Update

Nebraska Public Media

From the Capitol to your community, Nebraska Public Media’s local journalists bring you top stories and essential context every weekday morning.

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1:06

Govenor Jim Pillen update on trade mission to central...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/13

Gov. Jim Pillen and members of a trade mission to Germany and the Czech Republic gave an update Wednesday. Pillen said the mission promotes Nebraska’s ag products, equipment and technologies. While in Germany, Pillen and those representing the state spoke to German companies that currently have a footprint in Nebraska. The trade mission began in the Czech Republic on November 7th and concludes in Germany on Thursday/today.

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1:10

The second Healing Ribbons fashion show has changes

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/13

A multigenerational Indigenous nonprofit is hosting its second annual fashion show to display participants’ culture and journeys toward emotional healing. Here’s how the program has adapted after its inaugural show last year.

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3:43

More farmers are working second and even third jobs

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/11

Farmers are increasingly relying on off-farm jobs to supplement their farm income. Today about 84% of farm families rely on another part-time or even full-time job to stay in business.

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0:54

988 and other resources available to cope with...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/08

Health professionals are sharing resources for people coping with the stress election season can bring. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) said the 988 suicide prevention hotline can help.

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5:06

over-crowding and staffing issues highlight prison...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/08

As far back as 2013, the Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System has issued an annual report. Specific subjects in each of these reports change year after year, but some correctional concerns never leave the list, including over-crowding and staffing shortages.

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4:51

Answering questions about Medicare

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/08

If you are 65 or older, now is the time to enroll in Medicare, this country's health insurance program. Enrollment is open until Dec. 7.

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1:02

The Nebraska Grocery Industry Association voices...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/07

Mandatory paid sick leave was passed by a majority of Nebraskans, but there are some who worry it will harm small businesses. Ansley Fellers and members of the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association are brainstorming ideas, and the group plans to approach the legislature when session resumes.

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4:05

Welcome to Morton the town that produces canned pumpkin

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/07

The pumpkin pie Americans enjoy each Thanksgiving often comes from pumpkins grown near Morton, Illinois. The region accounts for more than 95% of canned pumpkin in the U.S.

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1:34

GOP set to retain filibuster-proof majority in...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/06

Republicans are set to retain their supermajority in the Unicameral after flipping two seats previously held by Democrats. The legislature is officially nonpartisan, but the party affiliations of senators have historically had implications on issues like abortion, gender-affirming care and Nebraska’s electoral vote allocation. For example, in May 2023, the Let Them Grow Act and Preborn Child Protection Act, which banned most abortions after 12 weeks and added restrictions on gender-affirming

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0:43

Blackjack and other tables games added to WarHorse...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/04

People looking to hit the casino in Lincoln can now play table games for the first time. The facility doubled in size Monday, with nearly 900 different slots, tables and kiosks available now.

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4:35

Osborn, Fischer weigh in on influence of independents...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/04

The U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Senator Deb Fischer and independent industrial mechanic Dan Osborn has been all over the airwaves in Nebraska. Political attack ads have tried to align Osborn with Democrats, while some of Osborn’s own ads have drawn similarities between him and former president Donald Trump. But Osborn has remained firm in his stance that he would not align himself with either party if elected.

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3:44

There's a large fundraising gap in Nebraska's 1st...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/01

In Nebraska’s First Congressional District, there’s a large fundraising gap between incumbent Republican Mike Flood and Democrat Carol Blood.

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0:50

Huskers looking for bowl eligibility Saturday

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/01

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are looking to become bowl eligible for the first time in seven seasons on Saturday with a home game against UCLA.

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4:49

Midwest Newsroom: Out-of-state money funding ballot...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/11/01

The Midwest Newsroom analyzed the funders behind high-profile proposed ballot measures and the amount they’re spending. Abortion and sports betting campaigns are the leading targets for out-of-state money.

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1:19

Day two of the trial over medical cannabis initiatives

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/31

Day two of the trial over medical cannabis initiatives brought two witnesses to the stand. A petition circulator advocating to legalize medical marijuana testified in court that the organizer of the campaign encouraged her to sign off on petitions she had not circulated. The trial in Lancaster County District Court may determine if the medical marijuana initiatives made it to the ballot legally.

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1:00

Latino Youth Summit connects students to opportunity

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/31

Hundreds of Latino high school students attended the Nebraska Latino Youth Summit Thursday. The event serves as a pathway to learn about higher education and future career opportunities.

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4:04

The twisting road to voting rights for Nebraskans...

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/31

Nebraskans who have completed felony sentences had their voting rights restored shortly before the voter registration deadline ahead of the November election, but it wasn’t an easy path.

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0:48

Lincoln students cast votes in mock election

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/30

Lincoln Public Schools students participated in a mock election Wednesday to learn about democracy. Students in 4th-12th grades voted using a ballot similar to the ones adults will see next week, including presidential and senate races.

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4:48

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen discusses election

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/30

With less than a week before the presidential election, Nebraska Public Media's Dale Johnson sat down with Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen to talk about the final days of preparations.

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1:31

Trial begins over medical cannabis initiatives

Nebraska Update ·

2024/10/30

Opening statements were heard Tuesday for the medical cannabis ballot initiative trial. It will determine whether the two ballot initiatives are valid.

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