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Nebraska family of 4 killed in apparent murder-suicide, police say • May 12, 2025, 9:51 AM ET (NBC)
A GOP Nebraska bill would criminalize hemp-based THC. Opponents say it could make grandma a felon • May 6, 2025, 12:39 PM ET (AP)
Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years leading Berkshire Hathaway • May 3, 2025, 7:31 PM ET (AP)
Voters resoundingly backed paid sick leave. Now lawmakers in 3 states want to roll back the benefits • Apr. 30, 2025, 9:50 AM ET (AP)
Storms with lightning and hail hitting upper Midwest with the potential for strong tornadoes • Apr. 28, 2025, 8:37 PM ET (AP)

Facts

Also Known As Cornhusker State
Capital Lincoln
Population1 (2020) 1,961,504; (2024 est.) 2,005,465
Governor Pete Ricketts (Republican)
Date Of Admission March 1, 1867
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (Republican) • Ben Sasse (Republican)
State Nickname Cornhusker State • Beef State
State Motto "Equality Before the Law"
State Bird western meadowlark
State Flower giant goldenrod
State Song “Beautiful Nebraska”
Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives 3 (of 435)
Time Zone Mountain (GMT −7 hours) • Central (GMT −6 hours)
Total Area (Sq Km) 200,329
Total Area (Sq Mi) 77,347
1Excluding military abroad.

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