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Exceptional Drought Hits Western Nebraska Panhandle

For the first time in over two years, exceptional drought — the worst category — has engulfed parts of Nebraska's Panhandle, threatening crops and groundwater. Cheyenne, Deuel, Garden and Morrill counties face dire conditions after scant winter snow and minimal spring rain. State officials urge immediate water conservation amid predictions of drier weather ahead.

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Nebraska opts into federal school choice program after years of political tumult

Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Monday committing Nebraska to a new federal scholarship tax credit program, marking the state's latest attempt to expand school choice after voters twice rejected state-funded initiatives. The program, set to launch in 2027, allows taxpayers to donate up to $1,700 to scholarship-granting organizations and receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

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