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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts supports Trump's tariffs, despite concerns from agriculture groups
President Donald Trump persists with tariffs against foreign countries that have agricultural ties to Nebraska. Sen. Pete Ricketts said the strategy will eventually benefit the U.S. and Nebraska long-term.
USAID funding freeze halts food security and ag research at Midwest university labs
The Soybean Innovation Lab based at the University of Illinois has laid off 30 employees and expects to shut down in the spring if funding isn't restored. Lab leaders at other Land Grant universities say they have avoided layoffs, but that could change.
Committee hears proposal for further abortion restrictions
The Nebraska Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee heard proposals Thursday for further restrictions on abortions.
Proposal would expand definition of independent contractors
The Nebraska Legislature debated expanding the definition of who should be considered an independent contractor, in contrast to an employee.




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