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Happiest States in the Nation

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Happiest States in the Nation
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In order to determine the happiest states in America, WalletHub compared the 50 states across three key dimensions: 1) Emotional & Physical Well-Being, 2) Work Environment and 3) Community & Environment.

Nebraska ranked in the top 10 in each category and 3rd overall.

Statistic Number
3
Rank
Top ten green circle
Source

Source: WalletHub, September 2025

Best States to Raise a Family

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Best States to Raise a Family
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In order to determine the best states to raise a family, WalletHub compared the 50 states across five key dimensions: 1) Family Fun, 2) Health & Safety, 3) Education & Child Care, 4) Affordability and 5) Socio-economics.

Nebraska ranked 4th overall.

Statistic Number
4
Rank
Top ten green circle
Source

Source: WalletHub, January 2025

States People Are Flocking To

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States People Are Flocking To
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This measure indicates the net direction of all local and long-distance moves in the United States booked through HireAHelper and its affiliates in 2024. Net gains and losses are expressed as a percentage of all moves, rather than by population change, and include additional data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Statistic Number
13.6%
Rank
Top ten green circle
Source

Source: HireAHelper, January 2025

States Where New Businesses are Most Likely to Succeed

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States Where New Businesses are Most Likely to Succeed
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The total score represents the likelihood of new businesses surviving their early years, with 100 being the most likely to succeed. The index is based on a weighted average of private-sector establishments' survival rates throughout each of their first 3 years, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Business Employment Dynamics.

Statistic Number
72.1
Rank
Top ten green circle
Source

Source: Simply Business, December 2024

Growth in Real GDP (Quarterly, 5 Years)

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Growth in Real GDP (Quarterly, 5 Years)
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The percent growth in a state's quarterly output, which is the sum of value added from all industries in the state; in chained 2017 dollars to compare real growth by quarter over 5 years.

Statistic Number
15.95%
Rank
Top ten green circle
Source

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Reported by Forbes, 1st Qtr 2024

Gov. Pillen Encouraged by Announcement to Review WOTUS Rule

Lincoln, NE – Governor Jim Pillen says he is encouraged that a review and subsequent changes to a rule defining waters of the United States or WOTUS, will result in benefits to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, developers, businesses and landowners. Gov. Pillen was among a group of governors, who in early 2023, objected to the revised definition and sent a letter to then-President Biden calling its implementation problematic.

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