Aug. 26 | International students, SNAP cuts, Medicaid exemption

Nebraska Update

Air Date: 08/26/2026

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 26, include: stricter student visa rules are creating uncertainty for international students and concerns for colleges about enrollment and finances, temporary hardship exemption means residents in 13 Nebraska counties will not have to comply with newly enacted Medicaid work requirements, Nebraska food banks are seeing record demand as SNAP benefits face cuts and tighter federal rules, Alliance will not seek Flock Safety cameras for at least another year amid public concern, Lincoln's Sheldon Museum of Art is hosting works from Museum of Modern Art as part of collection's U.S. tour, Nebraska women's flag football team will begin competition year earlier than originally planned.