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Nebraska sues GM over alleged deceptive data practices
KFXL - Nebraska
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LINCOLN, Neb — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against General Motors LLC and OnStar LLC, accusing them of unlawfully collecting, processing, and selling sensitive driving data from Nebraskans...
Nutella Manufacturer Ferrero To Partner With Cereal Company WK Kellogg In USD 3.1 Billion Deal
Free Press Journal
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Ferrero is taking the cereal company WK Kellogg private in a deal valued at USD 3.1 billion. Ferrero is known for brands like Nutella and Butterfinger. For each Kellogg share, the Ferrero Group will pay USD 23. Manufacturing, marketing and...
Nebraska sues GM over data sharing that allegedly led to insurance hikes
Straight Arrow News
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July 9, 2025
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has announced a lawsuit against General Motors and OnStar, which is owned by GM. He said the companies illegally collected, processed and sold sensitive driving data from Nebraskans without their knowledge or...
78th Annual International Livestock Identification Assn Conference Heads to the Nebraska Panhandle
Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota
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July 11, 2025
“Rendezvous on the Oregon Trail” Brings Innovation, History, and Hospitality to Gering, NE Gering, Nebraska – July 9, 2025 — The Nebraska Brand Committee, as a member of ILIA, is proud to host the 78th Annual International Livestock Identification...
Pillen taps school officials, former state senators for Nebraska school funding commission
Nebraska Examiner
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July 10, 2025
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday announced the appointments of all but one member to Nebraska’s new School Financing Review Commission to review and provide annual recommendations to stabilize state aid to schools and reduce reliance on local...
Nebraska Grocers Raise Concerns About Ban On Soda, Energy Drinks From Grocery Aid
Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan - South Dakota
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Local grocers sounded alarm bells Tuesday about the potential negative impacts that incoming restrictions to Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could have on businesses and the more than 150,000 Nebraskans who use...
Gov. Pillen celebrates $1 Billion in Federal Funding approval for Nebraska hospitals
Imperial Republican - Nebraska
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July 10, 2025
Governor Jim Pillen is celebrating a significant federal financial award -- one that will have a huge impact on hospital, health and nursing care across the state. Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the U.S. Department...
A CEO with Purpose: How Stacy Greiner is Redefining Financial Wellness
The Enterprise World - Ohio
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July 10, 2025
For decades, the financial services industry has operated on tradition, rigid cycles, fixed paydays, and delayed gratification. But as digital transformation accelerates and the workforce evolves, the once-unshakable systems of finance are being...
Nebraska attorney general files lawsuit against automaker over driver data collection
IAPP
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July 8, 2025
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against General Motors and Onstar alleging Consumer Protection Act and Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act violations for collection and sale of drivers' data without consent. The lawsuit...
Nebraska Independent Osborn to Run for Senate Again
KVOR - Colorado
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July 8, 2025
Nebraska Independent Dan Osborn announced Tuesday he will make another run at the Senate, following his surprising finish in last year’s election. Osborn will be running against Republican Pete Ricketts, the former governor who won a special...
Nebraska attorney general sues General Motors and OnStar for allegedly selling data to raise insurance rates
KETV 7 - Nebraska
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July 8, 2025
SERVE IN BOTH POSITIONS SIMULTANEOUSLY. NEBRASKA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE HILGERS ANNOUNCES HE IS SUING GENERAL MOTORS AND ONSTAR. HE CLAIMS THEY UNLAWFULLY COLLECTED, PROCESSED, AND SOLD SENSITIVE DRIVING DATA WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE. KETV...
FEMA cuts axe Norman's automated flood warning system plan
OUDaily - Oklahoma
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July 14, 2025
The city of Norman was prepared to build an automatic flood warning system this year, the same kind of early warning system that Kerr County, Texas, could have used to help save lives during the deadly floods over the July Fourth weekend. But in...
Nebraska Liquor Control Commission now taking applications for new executive director
KETV 7 - Nebraska
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July 8, 2025
The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission has a new leader at the helm, for now. It's taking applications for a permanent executive director to take Hobert Rupe's position.Rupe resigned in early June. That came after a commissioner says a federal...
Nebraska Court of Appeals sides with City of Grand Island in lawsuit over sewage backing up into business
News Channel Nebraska - Southeast
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“With the information we have obtained to date, we do not feel there was anything the City could have done to prevent this loss,” said Jerom Janulewicz, the corporate designee for the City. “The City was not aware of any problems with any of the...
Beloved Nebraska Destination Named 'Most Stressed City' In The State
KFAB - Nebraska
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Every city has its challenges, but some places deal with more stress than others. Whether it’s long hours at work, rising living costs, traffic that never ends, or just not enough time to relax, life in the most stressed city in Nebraska can feel...
NE warns of PPP loan scam targeting financial accounts
KHGI - Nebraska
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF) has issued an alert about a new scam targeting recipients of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The Nebraska Bankers Association reported that scammers are impersonating...
Nebraska sues General Motors for allegedly collecting, selling driver data without consent
Nebraska Examiner
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July 8, 2025
LINCOLN — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on Tuesday announced that his office is suing General Motors for allegedly collecting and selling data on drivers without their consent for at least the past decade. The 40-page lawsuit, filed...
Chadron’s Fur Trade Days marks 49th year this weekend 3 hours
KNEB 960 AM - Nebraska
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July 10, 2025
Chadron is getting ready to celebrate its 49th annual Fur Trade Days with a full slate of activities this week. Brandon Jones and Juliet Motel will headline the street dances Friday and Saturday in downtown Chadron. Jones will take the stage at 9...
Small business confidence slips, but stays above average
KHGI - Nebraska
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained steady in June, with a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 98.6, which is still above the 51-year average of 98. A significant rise in reports of excess inventories was the primary...
Gov. Pillen appoints members to school financing review commission
KHGI - Nebraska
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointments to the newly established School Financing Review Commission, following the passage of LB303. The bill, which passed unanimously with a 48-0 vote, was introduced by Senator Jana Hughes...