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flag Tyson's Lexington plant closure on Jan. 20, 2026, eliminated 3,200 jobs, sparking political and economic backlash.

flag The Tyson beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, closed on January 20, 2026, eliminating over 3,200 jobs in a town of just over 10,000 residents. flag National and state officials, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Pete Ricketts, criticized the shutdown, citing potential violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. flag A University of Nebraska-Lincoln study estimated the closure could cost the state $3.28 billion in economic losses. flag Local leaders expressed confidence in supporting displaced workers, though no immediate resolution has been announced.

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