‘This is wild’: Emails show Trump funding freeze sparked concern in Nebraska state agencies

Records obtained by Flatwater Free Press reveal Nebraska officials worried about far-reaching fallout from the Trump administration’s directive, from disaster recovery to aid for mothers and infants

February 28, 2025Updated: February 28, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

‘This is wild’: Emails show Trump funding freeze sparked concern in Nebraska state agencies

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‘This is wild’: Emails show Trump funding freeze sparked concern in Nebraska state agencies

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

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