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Prominent Progressive Nebraska Lawmaker From Omaha Leaves Democratic Party
State Sen. Megan Hunt has changed her party registration to nonpartisan.
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More Criticism Leveled At Nebraska Environmental Trust Board
Trust board members defend changes as taking out subjectivity in issuing grants.
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NE Business Leaders Sign Letter Opposing Bills Attacking LGBTQ+ Rights
The letter says “harmful social legislation” is bad for Nebraska businesses in their efforts to retain workers and recruit new employees.
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Only Small Changes Made To Nebraska State Budget Proposal
Critics say that overall, the budget ‘steals from the poor’ to provide tax cuts for the rich.
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Omaha Reports Record Year For TIF, An Incentive Under Scrutiny
The city's average annual tally of TIF approvals over the past five years was about $36 million.
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Proposal To Let Cities Rescind TIF-Related ‘Blighted’ Label Advances
Blighted designations have caused controversy at times, as some residents believe the tag hurts property values in neighborhoods.
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Omaha Beekeeper Encourages Vigilance To Protect Honeybees From Disease
One of every three bites of food depend on animal pollinators, USDA says.
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Key State Senators Must Resolve Three Questions On Nebraska Voter ID Bill
State Sens. Julie Slama and Tom Brewer meeting this week with Speaker John Arch to hammer out potential compromise.
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‘Not In Nebraska': Public School Advocates Rally Against ‘Opportunity Scholarship' Bill
The bill would permit state tax credits for those who donate to organizations providing scholarships to students attending private schools.
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More ‘Listening Sessions' Scheduled For Input On Nebraska Broadband Needs, Programs
The forums will focus on the needs of rural Nebraskans.
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Pork Processor Partially Owned By Pillen Gets $25 Million Federal Grant
The governor's name was not listed on the paperwork Wholestone filed for the grant, the USDA confirmed.
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NU President Ted Carter Named To National Group Set To Redefine Higher Education For Future Workforce
The council starts meeting June 6 and is to deliver a plan to President Joe Biden, Congress and states by June 2024.
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Complaint Dismissed Against State Capitol Bible Study, Leader Says He's Being More Careful
Arlin Hess said this week that he has become more watchful that the studies do not stray into legislative matters.
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Nebraska Abortion Ban Tied To Cardiac Activity Falls One Vote Short; 20-Week Limit Remains Intact
State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston cast the pivotal vote that killed the bill.
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Nebraska Lawmakers Defend Sen. Megan Hunt Of Omaha After ‘Out Of Bounds' Conflict Of Interest Complaint
During floor debate in March, she described how restricting gender-affirming care for minors would impact her and her 12-year-old trans son.
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Omaha Chamber Urges Legislature To Avoid Measures Contrary To ‘Positive Business Environment'
“Inclusivity is the right thing to do,” says the statement from the Chamber.
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Nebraska AG's Opinion Says Abortion Bill Wouldn't Put Doctors At Risk Of A Crime
The bill would ban the procedure in cases where there's embryonic cardiac activity, which typically happens six weeks into pregnancy.
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New Report Sets Off Alarm About Nurse Shortage And Patient Care In Nebraska
Nebraska is on pace to be short 5,435 nurses by 2025.
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Gov. Jim Pillen Signs Bill For Concealed Carry Of Handguns Without Permit Or Training
The new law will strip the authority of officials in Omaha and Lincoln to enforce stricter city gun ordinances.
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State Judiciary Committee Tees Up Proposal For ‘Mandatory' Supervised Release
Under the proposal, inmates would serve the final 15% of their prison sentence outside prison walls.
