New report by watchdog
State Sen. Megan Hunt has changed her party registration to nonpartisan.
The city's average annual tally of TIF approvals over the past five years was about $36 million.
During floor debate in March, she described how restricting gender-affirming care for minors would impact her and her 12-year-old trans son.
“Inclusivity is the right thing to do,” says the statement from the Chamber.
Vinny Palmero was indicted Friday on charges of fraud and influence peddling involving two police-associated groups.
The Omaha-area House race is typically Nebraska’s most competitive.
Dr. Emily Patel, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, said her patients worry they will not be able to access the care they need.
Midwest Housing Development Fund Inc. of Omaha was awarded the bulk of the Nebraska share, about $6.2 million.
State Sens. Machaela Cavanaugh, Megan Hunt and John Fredrickson, all of Omaha, announced the Don’t Legislate Hate PAC.
The Nebraska Freedom Coalition included the hashtag "groomer" with photos of State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha and her trans son.
A reported 144 children attending Sarpy County schools are homeless.
They say legislation that would benefit the state's poorest residents might not be considered this session.
Nebraska survey: Most favor state investment in child care and early learning, similar to K-12 and higher education.
Omaha schools oppose reimbursement.
Kathy Bossman this month succeeds retiring Chief Dan Olsen.
State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh says she won't be intimidated by efforts to stop her from speaking out against anti-trans bills.
Debora Heard and Claire Du Laney are among those across the Cornhusker State to be honored by History Nebraska.
A mixed-income neighborhood developing on Omaha's western edge will offer single-family houses as the more affordable option.
The proposal to push funds to economic development projects in those communities received good vibes from lawmakers.
The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.
Public hearings are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday before two different legislative committees and are expected to set off more debate.
If all goes as planned for developer Noddle Cos., the urban park would start forming this spring.
The American Rescue Plan Act funding must be spent by the end of 2026.
The controversial project could get a $100 million jolt from the state.
One amendment would increase penalties for “prohibited persons” carrying concealed guns.
He wanted to join the central committee of the county party.
“This is a foreign corporation that is using Nebraska as a dumping ground,” said Jane Kleeb, the founder of Bold Nebraska.
The human rights leader was born in Omaha.
An implementation bill has yet to be finalized, and a legislative public hearing has yet to be scheduled.
He says a third party paid by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee was able to get his SSN and use it to obtain the records.
As of Jan. 1, the court system reported 121 job vacancies in positions including probation officer, records clerk and drug technician.
Officials said the agreement won’t require a utility rate increase, a possibility that was cited earlier.
Her bill would allow employees suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental injuries to get coverage for treatment.
The center-right group was displeased with Bacon backing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who they said is beholden to the “MAGA caucus.”
Longtime community activist Vickey Parks questioned how a new entity, Sankofa, garnered the largest single recommended amount.
Improvements will include enhanced sidewalks, traffic, landscaping, parking and transportation options.
Earnest Jackson has been in prison for more than 22 years — for a killing someone else confessed to.
Proposals include increasing re-entry capacity at the Omaha Correctional Center and adding 100 extra beds at the youth prison in the city.
Proposed legislation would curb future tax-increment financing revenue that city leaders are counting on to pay off the project.