President Donald Trump has published several executive orders that could directly impact agriculture, Nebraska's top industry. Nebraska Public Media's Jackie Ourada asked U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts about those impacts and what legislation we could see this session from the former governor.Von Nebraska Public Media

The Nebraska Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee heard proposals Thursday for further restrictions on abortions.Von Nebraska Public Media

The Nebraska Legislature debated expanding the definition of who would be considered an independent contractor, in contrast to an employee.Von Nebraska Public Media

The University of Nebraska Medical Center budget would take a major hit if a Trump administration policy to reduce National Institutes of Health grant funding goes into effect. The change would cap UNMC's funding for indirect research costs, which cover things like water and electricity, at 15%, instead of their previously negotiated 53%.…

The Nebraska Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee heard a proposal to merge two state agencies Thursday. Sen. Tom Brandt introduced a bill to merge the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environment and Energy. Gov. Jim Pillen testified in favor of the bill, citing it as an important step to protect Nebraska’s water.…

Dangerously cold temperatures, high wind gusts and a wintery mix come to south central NE this weekend, causing a potential for icy roads. Subzero temperatures also continue following Tuesday's winter storm.Von Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska has never had a State Poet like Jewel Rodgers. She is the youngest person to hold the position at 27 and she is the first African American. Nebraska Public Media's Dale Johnson caught up with the Omaha native as she travels the state impressing audiences with her form of spoken word poetry.Von Nebraska Public Media

The Nebraska Legislature Wednesday considered proposals dealing with cybersecurity breaches and toughening penalties for crimes in areas hit by natural disasters.Von Nebraska Public Media

The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee considered a bill Wednesday to tax the cryptocurrency industry. Sen. Mike Jacobson introduced the legislation at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen. The bill would place an excise tax of one cent per kilowatt hour on electricity used for cryptocurrency mining operations .…

New data shows the University of Nebraska system had a 6.4 billion dollar impact on the state in 2024, but officials say that impact could change if cuts to federal research funding go through.Von Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska lawmakers considered proposals Tuesday making it tougher to sue companies for data breaches, and trying to improve Medicaid payments for rural health care.Von Nebraska Public Media

A Neligh teacher was surprised with the Milken Educator Award on Tuesday. The honor comes with a $25,000 check.Von Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska's state aid to schools would increase modestly, with perhaps bigger changes later, under a proposal heard by the Education Committee Monday.Von Nebraska Public Media

Each year, volunteers venture out nationwide on a single night for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s annual point-in-time count in an effort to tally the country’s homeless population. Rural volunteers say they rely on the count to aid their unhoused populations. Meanwhile, experts say HUD may be undercounting the country’s hom…

With the Husker baseball season starting back up Friday, announcer Greg Sharpe won’t relay the action on the Huskers Radio Network for the first time since 2008. He’s currently battling stage four pancreatic cancer, which has a five year survival rate of one percent. Sharpe has still found ways to keep his voice booming over the state’s airwaves in…

The U.S. could lose up to 15 million acres of forestland to development by 2060. One effort to keep forests intact is to give landowners a financial incentive through the carbon market.Von Nebraska Public Media

Trade disputes remain center stage as President Donald Trump has imposed increased tariffs on China and plans more for Canada and Mexico. Here's how these international conflicts could find their way to the Midwest.Von Nebraska Public Media