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Nebraska
In Nebraska, immigrants work hard-to-fill jobs in meatpacking industry
by
Reema Khrais
and Daisy Palacios
Sep 8, 2017
The nation's food supply chain could collapse without immigrant labor.
Wind power cuts into Nebraska's increasing use of coal
Aug 8, 2017
Nebraska is the only state in the lower 48 using more coal for generating electricity than it did a decade ago.
Cabela's is weighing a sale
by
Tony Wagner
Dec 3, 2015
The whole sporting goods sector is down, but partially kept afloat by gun sales.
In Nebraska, standing in the way of Keystone XL pipeline
Jul 23, 2013
Nebraska farmers worry the oil pipeline will damage their land or water. Some are putting up obstacles to the route.
Betting money on a dead horse: Seriously
by
Gigi Douban
Mar 11, 2013
Some in Nebraska are pushing for betting machines of 'historical horse races' at thoroughbred race tracks. The machines allow wagering on the outcomes of past races. Critics say they’re basically slot machines and would constitute expanded gambling.
Omaha: How's the housing market where Warren Buffett lives?
Feb 8, 2013
On paper, Omaha looks like a pretty great place to live: It's consistently rated one of the most affordable cities in the country. Why is it doing so well?
Nebraska Senate race targeted by Democratic super PAC
Oct 3, 2012
Democratic super PAC pumping money into a race that looks increasingly like a GOP pickup
For public good, not for profit.
The 'Election' that changed history
by
David Gura
Feb 23, 2012
More than a cultural touchstone, for Nebraskans, the movie "Election" foreshadowed a path many took.
High-tech farm investment unphased by election
by
David Gura
Feb 2, 2012
Farmers in the Midwest hardly notice it's an election year. When times are good, as they are now in Nebraska, farmers make high-priced investments in hopes of more profitable crops next year.
New 2012 farm bill could end some crop subsidies
by
David Gura
Feb 1, 2012
In Nebraska, where agriculture is booming right now, farmers say they aren't worried about possible changes or even if the decades-old direct subsidies disappear altogether. They just want the cuts in farm programs to be fair and equitable.