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4 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Kassidy Arena

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the oldest Latino advocacy agency in the country, and its only active council in Nebraska has come to an end, for now. Nebraska LULAC was started in 2018 after the immigration raids in O’Neill. For two years, State Director Elsa R. Aranda was often found in different cities working on police relations, trauma recovery and education opportunities. She was appointed to her position by then national LULAC president Domingo Garcia.

1 week ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Kassidy Arena

Nebraska health officials have confirmed the state's first measles case in 35 years. The case was reported to the Panhandle Public Health District, which covers 12 counties in the western region of the state, as well as the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. PPHD Health Director Jessica Davies said in a written statement the confirmed measles case is in an age-appropriately vaccinated child in Sheridan County.

1 week ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Kassidy Arena

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has a new position focused on connecting justice-involved young people to educational opportunities. It’s meant to be proactive and offer support the whole way through. The Youth and Family Engagement Specialist at the Sheriff’s Office works directly with young people, community organizations and Metropolitan Community College.

1 week ago | holaamericanews.com | Kassidy Arena

EspañolBy Kassidy Arena, Nebraska Public Media NewsMeatpacking workers at 14 JBS Foods facilities will see a significant change in their benefits package following the ratification of a first-ever national union contract. The new contract has negotiated wage increases, a paid sick leave program and a pension retirement plan for 26,000 JBS workers, including those at the Grand Island and Omaha locations, along with Iowa locations in Marshalltown and Ottumwa.

2 weeks ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Kassidy Arena

Meatpacking workers at 14 JBS Foods facilities will see a significant change in their benefits package following the ratification of a first-ever national union contract. The new contract has negotiated wage increases, a paid sick leave program and a pension retirement plan for 26,000 JBS workers, including those at the Grand Island and Omaha locations, along with Iowa locations in Marshalltown and Ottumwa.