Nebraska unemployment rate reaches 3% mark, first time since during pandemic

Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate still remains among the lowest nationally, tying for fifth lowest in the recently released data that reflects February. The national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February is 4.1%, up from 3.9% a year earlier. Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate still remains among the lowest nationally, tying for fifth lowest in the recently…

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Groundwater gains show Arizona’s policies are working, yet climate risks still threaten water supply

A combination of water management practices has contributed to notable groundwater gains in Central Arizona despite the region dealing with long-term water stress, according to a study led by … The Superstition Mountains Recharge Project is part of the Phoenix active management area. Water from the Colorado River is brought to the basins so they…

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What’s the home equity loan interest rate forecast for April 2025?

By: Homeowners considering borrowing their home equity should first understand the home equity loan interest rate forecast. Getty Images High interest rates have made borrowing money tough for Americans in recent years. Sticky inflation and the Federal Reserve’s corresponding rate increases drove up costs across all loan types, putting many financial goals out of reach.There’s…

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