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Nebraska Job Growth Higher

Nebraska Job Growth Higher

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Good news on the employment front for Nebraskans. Governor Dave Heineman announced job growth is expected to top 1.1 million by 2015, a record high for the state. Heineman also announced the state also ranked very high on economic reports.

Education and health services are expected to grow by more than 6,800 jobs. Professional and business services are expected to gain more than 5,500 jobs and the goods producing industries and construction, 2,900 jobs.

Heineman says the reports show how the state continues to grow.

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