The Labor Department’s recent settlements reveal ongoing child labor violations in the meatpacking industry, prompting calls for reform. Settlement with JBS USA Highlights Ongoing Child Labor Issues in Slaughterhouses Omaha: The issue of child labor in slaughterhouses is still a big deal. The Labor Department just announced its third settlement this week with a company…
Exploring the impact of Nebraska’s electoral vote system on presidential elections What If All States Adopted Nebraska’s Unique Electoral Vote System Lincoln: If every state used Nebraska’s method for awarding Electoral College votes, Trump would still have won the presidency, but with a tighter margin. In this system, one electoral vote goes to the winner…
Dunkin’ stores in some states face a temporary doughnut shortage due to supply chain problems Dunkin’ Doughnut Shortage Hits Several US States Amid Supply Issues Omaha: So, it looks like Dunkin’ is having a bit of a doughnut crisis. Stores in Nebraska, New Mexico, and a few other states are running low on those sweet…
Nebraska’s population has officially exceeded 2 million, driven largely by a surge in international migration over the past year Nebraska Surpasses 2 Million Population Mark Thanks to International Migration Omaha: Nebraska has hit a big milestone, surpassing 2 million residents. This jump is mainly thanks to a notable increase in international migrants. As of July,…
