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A whistleblower complaint against President Trump sets off tug-of-war between Congress and the White House; and students around the world strike today to demand action on climate change.

2020Talks - September 20, 2019. (3 min.)

Climate change is a big issue this election season, and global climate strikes kick off, while UAW labor strikes continue.

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Scientists warn that a warming planet will lead to less productive soil, restricting what can be grown and reducing the soil's ability to absorb carbon. (Nicepik)

Young Nebraskans to Join Global Climate Strike

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. - Inspired by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg of Sweden and record-breaking spring floods, Nebraska students are joining a ...Read More

U.S. beekeepers have lost more than 40% of their colonies in the past year. (Pixabay)

Beekeepers Call EPA Approval of Insecticide “Illegal”

Thursday, September 12, 2019

LYONS, Neb. – The Environmental Protection Agency has allowed the insecticide sulfoxaflor back onto the market, and a coalition of beekeepers ...Read More

Critics of TransCanada's Keystone XL Pipeline proposal are concerned about potential threats to the Ogallala aquifer and endangered species. (Pax Ahimsa Gethen/Wikimedia Commons)

Keystone Opponents Dig In After NE Supreme Court Ruling

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. – Some Nebraska landowners and tribal nations are committed to fight TransCanada's proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, after the ...Read More

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

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