Nebraska + Nebraska Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 23, 2009

The Nebraska Mexican-American Commission is in need of a new leader after its longtime director retired, its interim director resigned and as the state agency approaches what’s shaping up to be a busy 2010.

August 27, 2009

Health care, immigration, energy and other issues were among the topics of discussion as U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., met on Friday with members of the Grand Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

August 24, 2009

Latino Cultural Fest to replace Salsa y Salsas – Carson City, Nevada

June 29, 2009

Hispanic merchants in south Omaha are returning to their roots by selling wares at an open-air market typical of those found in the town squares of Latin America.

June 19, 2009

Growing Need for Spanish Translators in Nebraska Courts

December 23, 2008

Iglesias hispanas en Nebraska ayudarán a educar a niños y padres inmigrantes

December 17, 2008

Nebraska revisa leyes de inmigración – Critican al Congreso reforma inconclusa

October 20, 2008

A group of officers in the Omaha Police Department are back to school Monday morning as they learn to speak conversational Spanish.

October 19, 2008

R.I.P. Dolores Wright, 76 – Howard’s Charro Cafe, one of Omaha’s first Mexican restaurants, has been something of a community center for 50 years, thanks to founder Dolores “Doris” Wright.

October 16, 2008

A Somali Influx Unsettles Latino Meatpackers in Grand Island, Nebraska

October 15, 2008

Immigrants integral to Nebraska state economy, UNO study finds – If immigrants vanished and weren’t replaced in three of its key industries, Nebraska would lose 78,000 jobs, including some filled by U.S.-born workers. Production throughout the state would drop nearly 9 percent, or by $13.5 billion.

October 6, 2008

A conference focusing on Latino student achievement and challenges is expected to draw more than 600 educators, students and parents from across the state Monday. – Nebraska

September 10, 2008

Migrant workers fade from farms – Nebraska

SALM Salem Media of Omaha Launches Radio Luz

September 9, 2008

More than a dozen Latino professionals primarily based in Omaha are mobilizing a group to address issues affecting or involving Latinos statewide.

September 8, 2008

The Nebraska Mexican-American Commission says a proclamation ceremony is set for Thursday morning at the State Capitol.

September 3, 2008

Nebraska summit to address Latino education issues

August 19, 2008

Fremont Leaders Continuing Push For Immigration Law – Nebraska

August 18, 2008

Today several Hispanic churches marched across Grand Island with what called a very important message. – Nearly 700 people

August 12, 2008

Nebraska Hispanic fertility rate twice that of whites

August 7, 2008

Census estimates also show 78 of Nebraska’s 93 counties had an increase in Hispanic population and a decrease in white, non-Hispanic population over the seven-year span (2000-2007).

July 30, 2008

Fremont’s City Council voted to kill a proposal targeting illegal immigration at the end of a hearing that drew more than 1,000 people. – Nebraska

July 21, 2008

Immigration frustration stokes fury in Fremont – Nebraska – (exacerbated by the influx of workers with different customs, language and skin tone!)

July 14, 2008

Proposed Law to Keep Illegal Immigrants Out of Nebraska Town Causes Uproar

June 30, 2008

Saltdogs try to increase Hispanic ticket sales – Lincoln, Nebraska

June 10, 2008

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office and a state commission that fights housing discrimination have reached a deal on how to handle cases involving illegal immigrants.

May 19, 2008

Increase in Hispanic participation part of grant guidelines – Columbus, Nebraska

May 5, 2008

Many Mexicans long ago assimilated into new lives in Nebraska, Iowa

May 1, 2008

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning refuses to sue for immigrants’ fair housing rights

April 25, 2008

Refusal to investigate housing complaints for illegal immigrants an ‘embarrassment,’ EOC says – Nebraska

April 24, 2008

National immigrant groups blast Bruning for position – Nebraska

March 10, 2008

Penalties for hiring illegal immigrants advance in Legislature – Nebraska

February 12, 2008

Local Hispanics Take Part in Democratic Caucus – Grand Island, Nebraska

February 11, 2008

Nebraska Mexican American Commission seeking new member

January 28, 2008

Spanish business plan training offered in South Sioux City

January 24, 2008

Employers could be sued for cost of educating illegal immigrants – Nebraska

January 23, 2008

Illegal Immigration Fight Heats Up in Lincoln – Nebraska

January 22, 2008

Heineman Under Fire For Illegal Immigration Bill – Nebraska

January 10, 2008

First National Bank’s Centro Latino de Educacion Financiera Helps Immigrant Population Learn American Banking System – Omaha

January 8, 2008

Proposed immigration bill may hurt ag industry – Nebraska

January 7, 2008

State Agencies Would Have To Check Immigration Status – Nebraska

January 4, 2008

Bill would target benefits for illegal immigrants – Nebraska

December 13, 2007

Economy has recovered, but fears linger – Grand Island – (about last year’s swift raids)

November 19, 2007

United Way offers to aid Hispanic education – Columbus, Nebraska (check out the comments – as always ‘enlightening’)

November 13, 2007

Study to Determine Economic Impact of Immigrants – Nebraska

November 12, 2007

Latino groups sell out shows – Omaha, Nebraska

October 21, 2007

Illegal immigration could be firecracker for Senate candidates in Nebraska

October 16, 2007

UNO alumna, World-Herald immigration reporter honored by OLLAS

October 4, 2007

REAP’s Hispanic Program Promotes Dungan, Begins Phase Four – Nebraska

September 17, 2007

Mexican-American Commission seeks nominations for award – Nebraska

September 10, 2007

Hispanic poet to visit Omaha Sept. 19 – Francisco Alarcon

August 16, 2007

Obama Airs Spanish Ads in Nevada

August 1, 2007

Changes spur Chicano Center to embrace the term Latino – Omaha

July 27, 2007

Hispanic leaders discuss life in Grand Island, Nebraska

June 24, 2007

Reyes’ family completes 1,200 mile trek to watch Oregon State win College World Series

May 14, 2007

University of Nebraska extends Hispanic recruiting to younger kids

April 16, 2007

Hispanic churches form association – Lexington, Nebraska

March 19, 2007

New immigration court planned for Omaha

February 13, 2007

Swift raids still affecting school enrollment as court dates come – Grand Island, Nebraska

January 28, 2007

Nebraska bill would allow illegal immigrants to drive

January 14, 2007

Swift workers live in fear since raid – Nebraska

January 13, 2007

Study shows academic progress of Hispanic students – Don’t believe the myth that immigrant Latino families don’t value higher education.

January 2, 2007

Omaha police group aid those affected by Swift raid – Nebraska

December 27, 2006

Minutemen want to punish employers hiring illegal immigrants – Nebraska

UNL Offers Entrepreneurship Program Materials In Spanish – Nebraska

Nebraska Spanish speakers find help in small-town school

December 22, 2006

Immigrants may be key to labor shortage – Nebraska

December 19, 2006

Vigils held to share families’ concerns about raids – Grand Island, Nebraska

December 18, 2006

Service offers chemical class in Spanish – Fremont, Nebraska

December 17, 2006

Rampant Fear Drives Business Down in Latino Community – Grand Island, Nebraska

December 15, 2006

Hispanic leaders unite to stem rumors – Grand Island, Nebraska

Hispanic churches and United Way lend help – Grand Island, Nebraska

December 14, 2006

Local woman says ICE raid separated children from parents – Grand Island, Nebraska

Fallout from plant raids could hit cattle markets – Grand Island, Nebraska

Business down, fear up – Grand Island, Nebraska (the ripple effect of a raid in a smaller town)

Immigrant raid has negative effect on businesses – Grand Island, Nebraska

December 13, 2006

Grand Island Police Refuse To Help With Raid – Nebraska

Swift raid negatively impacts plant operations and workers – Grand Island, Nebraska

Union seeks injunction on behalf of impacted workers (in raid) – Grand Island, Nebraska

Anger swells over raid in G.I. – Effects on families, timing of raid on Hispanic religious holiday add to distrust – Grand Island, Nebraska

Superintendent emphasizes school safety, routine (after raid) – Grand Island, Nebraska

Social service agencies evaluating possible role (after raid) – Grand Island, Nebraska

Immigrant workers the backbone of states ag labor force – Nebraska

Families React to Swift Raid – Nebraska

Interactive Map of ICE Raids on Swift & Company Meat Packing Plants in Six States

December 6, 2006

State policy must be more welcoming to immigrants if Iowa and two other Midwest states are to thrive economically – Nebraska y Minnesota