economy

Nebraska unemployment rate edges down slightly in April

Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:32 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say Nebraska's preliminary unemployment rate dipped to 3.7 percent in April after registering 3.8 percent for four straight months.

China's economy the subject of Friday conference in Omaha

Katie Schubert — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 +0000

China’s rapid economic growth, aging population, business relationships, and economic reforms are topics of a conference Friday in Omaha.

Lawmakers begin debate on budget bills

Associated Press — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:38:13 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lawmakers have started to debate a series of bills that will make up Nebraska's next state budget.

Lawmakers look to rebuild Nebraska's cash reserve fund

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:30:49 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lawmakers who dug into Nebraska's cash reserve at the height of the recession are now looking to rebuild the state's rainy-day fund.

Forecasting board issues revenue outlook for Nebraska

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:48:21 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Investors who were spooked by Washington's fiscal-cliff showdown have created a one-time cash windfall for Nebraska.

Nebraska small businesses get $61 million in loans over six-month period

Katie Schubert — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:00:00 +0000

The Small Business Administration gave $61 million dollars in loans to Nebraska small businesses over the past six months.

Friday lecture focuses on role of millennial generation in shaping the economy

Katie Schubert — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:25:47 +0000

A lecture Friday in Omaha focuses on the role millennials have in shaping today’s economy and social issues.

Nebraska's unemployment rate remains second-lowest in the nation

Associated Press — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:24:56 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say Nebraska's preliminary unemployment rate for February was unchanged at 3.8 percent, matching the revised rates for January and December.

Creighton economist doesn't expect sequester to significantly impact Nebraska's economy

Katie Schubert — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:53:19 +0000

A Creighton University economist doesn’t expect the sequester will have widespread negative impacts on the regional economy.

Economic Forecasting board predicts uptick in revenue

Associated Press — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:18:01 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The board that estimates Nebraska state government tax collections is predicting an uptick in revenue, thanks to the slowly growing state economy.