7 February 2012, 10:05 pm
Local View: New veterinary diagnostic center is crucial investmentLincoln Journal StarOne of the most important ways the state serves the public good is through the University of Nebraska's Veterinary Diagnostic Center. Working with government agencies, the state's veterinarians, the livesto... Read More »
7 February 2012, 2:02 pm
Region Briefs: Three-state Irrigation Conference planned Feb. 21-22 in ColbyMidwest ProducerThe conference is sponsored by Kansas State University, the University of Nebraska, Colorado State University and the Central Plains Irrigation Association. Tracy Streeter, director of the Kansas Water Office... Read More »
7 February 2012, 12:37 pm
Officials laud FAA billMcCook Daily Gazette"This is good news for McCook and Southwest Nebraska," McCook Mayor Dennis Berry said today. " Commercial air service to our area will help in retaining jobs and enhancing economic development in addition to meeting needs of recreational users.and more ... Read More »
7 February 2012, 11:28 am
We're targeting large data center projectsFremont TribuneLanding even a small percentage of these centers throughout our state will have a great impact on Nebraska's economy. Last week the Legislature also took steps to protect our land and water from the harmful invasive species. LB391, whi... Read More »
7 February 2012, 1:51 am
BloombergFarmers Plan Biggest U.S. Crop Boost Since 1984, Led by Corn: CommoditiesBloombergCrop prices, some of which reached the highest averages ever in 2011, bolstered the economies of Midwest growing states, sent net farm income up 28 percent to $100.9 billion and pushed the value of farmland to... Read More »
6 February 2012, 11:44 pm
Letter, 2/7: Reject tax cutsLincoln Journal StarDave Heineman, much has been made of how much better Nebraska's economy is than that of other states. Now the governor says tax reductions are his top priority and more important than adequate funding for major government functions.Gov. slams NU, w... Read More »
6 February 2012, 8:52 pm
Economy looks promising for Nebraska, Lincoln residentsDaily NebraskanEconomic growth is predicted to continue for the state of Nebraska through 2013, according to a report by the Nebraska Business Forecast Council that was recently released. However, jobs are expected to increase at a slower-than-e... Read More »
6 February 2012, 2:23 pm
Business leaders recognized for their workKearney HubWe've made fundamental investments in education and the economic vitality of our state. As a result, Nebraska has made significant progress, and we have consistently ranked in the top 10 as a business-friendly state. The Kearney Hub welcomes l... Read More »
6 February 2012, 4:56 am
DatacenterDynamicsNebraska Woos Huge 'Project Edge' Data CenterData Center KnowledgeEconomic development officials in Nebraska have been aggressively pursuing data center projects in recent years, with its most notable win being as Yahoo facility in La Vista. The state has identified numerou... Read More »
6 February 2012, 1:04 am
The Epoch TimesEconomic Confidence Highest in DC, Lowest in W.Va.Gallup.comby Jeffrey M. Jones PRINCETON, NJ -- In 2011, Americans remained pessimistic about the national economy, but residents of the District of Columbia, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Nebraska were less pessimistic. Economic confide... Read More »