Cornhusker State
Americannoun
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The Cornhusker State is the only one with a nonpartisan legislature by statute, giving the independent label there more power than it might have in, say, Alabama.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2024
Between September 2015 and November 2017, the Bowmars traveled to the Cornhusker State multiple times to hunt game while they were clients of hunting guide company, Hidden Hills Outfitters.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
Few outside the Cornhusker State paid much attention to the special election to fill the House seat vacated by former Representative Jeff Fortenberry, who resigned after he was convicted of lying to federal investigators.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2022
The football team’s prominence and history of success is a justifiable point of pride in the Cornhusker State, from Agate Falls to Falls City.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 27, 2017
“Coming from Nebraska, and it being the Cornhusker State, you automatically think cornhole,” he said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2013
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