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The White House says no response is planned to reported Russian bounties on U.S. troops; House Democrats unveil an ambitious plan to curb climate change.

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Richmond, Virginia joins other states removing its Confederate monuments, despite ardent resistance from the president. Plus, Senate Republicans removed a provision in the Pentagon spending bill requiring campaigns to report foreign help.

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Researchers found that sales from drug companies' top 20 medicines cover the cost of all annual research, and still produces $40 billion in profits. (Pixabay)

New Data Shows Impact of Rising Drug Prices on Nebraskans

Thursday, August 29, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. – According to new state data released by AARP Nebraska, 31% of Nebraskan adults have stopped taking a prescription drug because ...Read More

A single person with no children can earn up to $1,247 a month and qualify for federal food assistance, and most recipients have to work at least 20 hours a week. (Pixabay)

Changes to Food Stamps Projected to Hurt Nebraska Children

Monday, August 19, 2019

RALSTON, Neb. – Children's advocates are hoping Nebraskans will weigh in on a proposal by the Trump administration that could kick more than 3 ...Read More

Use of programs including Medicaid, SNAP and Section 8 public housing will factor into the determination by immigration officials of who gets a green card. (Wikimedia Commons)

Public Charge Policy Could Threaten Health Care for Nebraska Kids

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Trump administration has finalized a new rule that could deny green cards to immigrants if they access public benefits - ...Read More

Latino women in Nebraska can get business loans up to $150,000, one-on-one tech assistance, and classroom opportunities to learn about management concepts. (James Wilson/Wikimedia Commons)

Nebraska Town to Host Latino Women in Business Conference

Thursday, August 8, 2019

COLUMBUS, Neb. – Registration is open for the first Empowerment for Latino Women in Business Conference, hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs ...Read More

Consumer advocates want U.S. lawmakers to address patent loopholes that allow drug companies to keep cheaper generics from reaching the marketplace. (Pixabay)

Canadian Drug Imports Could Help Reduce Costs to Consumers

Friday, August 2, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. – This week the Trump administration opened the door for prescription drug imports from Canada, in a move to address concerns ...Read More

Whooping cranes are an endangered species in Nebraska. Congress is considering funding proactive efforts to prevent species from becoming endangered. (Pixabay)

Bill Could Send $18M a Year to Nebraska for Conservation

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. — New legislation introduced in Congress by Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry could deliver up to $18 million annually to the ...Read More

Residents in McCook responded to the Sehnert Bakery's challenge to raise money for struggling families by raising $600,000. (Pixabay)

Nebraska Bakery a Finalist for Kindest Place in U.S.

Thursday, July 18, 2019

MCCOOK, Neb. – Sehnert's Bakery in the town of McCook is one of 50 finalists in a national crowdsourced search for the Nicest Place in America ...Read More

Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025 would reduce the number of people in the U.S. living in poverty by 1.3 million. (Pixabay)

CBO: Benefits Outweigh Costs of $15 Minimum Wage

Friday, July 12, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. – The benefits of raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025 would far outweigh any costs, according to a report ...Read More

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