Nebraska briefing

NDA Announces Winners of the 2026 Ag Poster Contest

NDA Opens Application Process for 2026 Nebraska Ag Youth Council

Ag Educator Kenneth Malone Receives Award of Merit, NAYC's Highest Honor

New Law Expands Uses for Nebraska’s Education Savings Plan

Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST 529) accounts can now be used to pay for a broader range of post-secondary education and career training programs, thanks to a new state law that took effect July 17.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Nebraska Dairy Herd

State Treasurer Announces Auction of Abandoned Safe Deposit Box Contents

A white gold diamond ring. A 14-karat gold purse. A 1961 Roger Maris baseball card. Century-old silver dollars. Depression-era currency.

Nebraska State Treasurer's Community Update Schedule

*** If your community or community organization would like to host the Treasurer for an update on the Treasurer's Office and its initiatives, please email nst.info@nebraska.gov. ***

Nebraska Lawmakers Approve First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act

The Nebraska Legislature has given final approval to a new plan that will help more Nebraskans achieve the American dream of homeownership.

2024 School Property Tax Collection Report

NDA Features Winning Poultry Photos in Special 2025 Calendar

Nebraska Returns More Than $13.7M in Unclaimed Property So Far in 2026

Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg reports that his office has returned more than $13.7 million in unclaimed property so far in 2026 — and he’s encouraging all Nebraskans to search NebraskaLostCash.gov to see if they have money waiting to be claimed.

Nebraska Treasurer Spotlights College Savings Month

Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg is spotlighting September as College Savings Month in Nebraska. With the cost of higher education continuing to rise, this month emphasizes the importance of supporting and encouraging students and families to plan for the future.

Editorial: As Student Loan Debt Rises, NEST 529 Shines

Today, approximately 42.6 million Americans hold $1.7 trillion in federal student loan debt, with millions more carrying private loans. You read that correctly – $1.7 trillion.

Meadowlark Savings Program Marks Sixth Year

As the Meadowlark Savings Pledge marks six years of supporting Nebraska families, more than 115,000 babies have received a $50 seed contribution to start their education savings journey. This spring, that tradition continues as families of Nebraska children born in 2025 receive a one-time seed contribution — deposited in a state-managed NEST 529 ac…

Enter NDA's Poultry Photo Contest by the July 15 Deadline

Biosecurity Measures Help Protect Livestock During Fairs, Shows, Rodeos

Video: Message From Treasurer Spellerberg on America’s 250th Birthday

Ag Educator Matt Kreifels Receives Award of Merit, NAYC's Highest Honor

NDA Announces 2025-2026 Nebraska Ag Youth Council Members

Governor Pillen Proclaims May 29 National 529 Day

To recognize the importance of planning for future education opportunities, Gov. Jim Pillen has proclaimed May 29 as National 529 Day in Nebraska. Attending the proclamation signing ceremony were (from left) Donna Crownover, College Savings Plan Relationship Manager-VP, Union Bank and Trust Company; Rachel Biar, Deputy Treasurer of Savings Programs…

Legislature Expands Flexibility for Nebraska’s Education Savings Plan

Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg is commending the Legislature for passing LB 748, a measure supporting skilled workforce training through expanded use of the state-sponsored education savings program.

NDA Extends Restrictions, Provides Update on HPAI in Livestock

2025 Specialty Crop Project Proposals due Jan. 31

Pesticide, Fertilizer and Noxious Weed Newsletter

Welcome to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Pesticide, Fertilizer and Noxious Weed Newsletter, which is produced biannually (as budgets, time, and need allow), with one edition in the summer and one in the winter. The newsletter is now only distributed electronically, and targets private and commercial/noncommercial applicators, pestici…

State Treasurer Spellerberg Spotlights Financial Awareness Month

April is Financial Awareness Month in Nebraska. To help Nebraskans grow their financial knowledge, State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg is urging Nebraskans to use free resources at his website, treasurer.nebraska.gov.

2025 NAYI Award of Merit and Scholarship Recipients Announced

UPDATED: Fact Sheet on First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act

On April 10, 2026, Nebraska lawmakers approved State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg’s First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act. The Act was included as a key provision in LB 803, the Revenue Committee’s priority package, which passed 48-1. The governor signed the bill April 16, 2026.

Editorial: Treasurer Spellerberg Touts Unclaimed Property Program

For years, the State Treasurer’s Office has urged Nebraskans to visit NebraskaLostCash.gov to see if they or their loved ones have unclaimed property. After all, one in five Nebraska residents has unclaimed assets held by the state. Despite this fact, we still get questions such as:

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Nebraska Poultry

Nebraska Treasurer Joins Federal Effort to Crack Down on Fraud

Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg on Monday, Sept. 14, joined Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, and other federal officials in Kansas City, Missouri, to establish a federal-state partnership aimed at detecting and preventing fraud involving taxpayer-fund…

Troopers Find Nearly 20,000 LBs of Drugs, Trailer Full of Stolen Items in Dawson County Traffic Stops

Today, Governor Jim Pillen, Lt. Governor Joe Kelly, and Attorney General Mike Hilgers praised the Nebraska State Patrol following two high-profile criminal interdiction cases this month. In the two cases, troopers have taken nearly 20,000 pounds of drugs off the street and recovered a semi-trailer full of stolen electronics and other items in separ…

Spellerberg Announces ‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Sweepstakes Winners

Nebraska Treasurer Joey Spellerberg has announced the winners of the 2026 “Why I Want to Go to College” sweepstakes, sponsored by the State Treasurer’s Office and the Omaha Storm Chasers. Winners, all seventh- and eighth-grade students, were recognized at the May 3 Omaha Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion.

Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed in Colfax County Horse

Legislature OKs Additional Protections for Enable Savings Plan

On April 9, the Nebraska Legislature passed legislation (LB 1240) aimed at strengthening protections for the Enable Savings Plan, which serves individuals with disabilities.

NDA Announces Selection of Nebraska Ag Youth Institute Delegates

NDA's Annual Poster Contest Highlights Amazing Nebraska Agriculture

Nebraska Department of Agriculture to Assist in Identifying Livestock Producer Needs and Response

State Treasurer’s Office Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Individuals with Disabilities

Nebraska is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the state-administered Enable Savings Plan, which offers tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts to individuals with disabilities. The State Treasurer’s Office, which oversees the program, celebrated by hosting a June 9 event at Lincoln’s Mahoney Park, attended by more than 100 individuals from…

More Nebraskans With Disabilities Can Now Take Advantage of Enable Savings Plan

Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg is joining disability advocates to recognize National ABLE Savings Day on Friday, Aug. 14, and raise awareness about state-sponsored ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) plans. ABLE plans offer tax-advantaged savings accounts to help people living with qualifying disabilities or medical conditions save…

Celebrate the Holidays with a Live Tree from Nebraska Tree Growers

HPAI Detection Announcement Nov.- Dec. 2025

Editorial: This Independence Day, Declare Your Financial Freedom

On Independence Day, we will gather with friends and family to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Let’s reflect on the extraordinary events of 1776 and those who pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to establish the greatest nation this world has known.