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Note 6 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Nebraska Department of Revenue [Member] |  |
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability | $ (73) | $ (55)

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