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Business Conditions Survey Shows Growing Optimism In Nebraska And The Region
For the Cornhusker State specifically, the state index reading climbed above neutral growth for a second month in a row.
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Omaha Senator Seeks More Expertise, Accountability On State Parole Board
State Sen. Terrell McKinney wants to require the board to include members who spent time in prison and have transitioned back into society.
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Proponents Of Gun Rights Push Back On Criticism Of Nebraska Concealed Carry Bill
State Sens. Justin Wayne of Omaha and Mike Jacobson of North Platte were among the bill's defenders.
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State Funding Sought To Help Revitalize Rural Main Streets, Historic Urban Business Districts
The nonprofit Nebraska Main Street Network runs on less than $40,000 a year.
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Nebraska Lawmaker Continues Push For LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Employment Policy
State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha has introduced a proposal to add sexual orientation and gender identity to employment nondiscrimination laws.
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Voter ID Public Hearing Stretches Seven Hours At The Unicameral
Several county election commissioners led off the testimony, voicing concern about the proposals.
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‘Constitutional Carry' Bills Have Increased Violent Crime, Opponents Of Nebraska Gun Bill Say
Critics also say not requiring proper training threatens public safety.
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Lack Of Staff Freezes Admissions To State Veterans Home In Scottsbluff
The VA is also slowing down new admissions to its Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney.
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Nebraska Lawmakers Weigh Proposal To Use State Funds For Private School Enrollment
The proposal would allow a student denied a school transfer to receive financial aid for a private school.
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LGBTQ Protections At Crossroads In Nebraska Legislature
One legislator threatens to bring the Legislature to a ‘screeching halt’ to maintain progress.
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Another Park Proposed For Downtown Omaha Is Seen As A Selling Point For Growing Builder's District
If all goes as planned for developer Noddle Cos., the urban park would start forming this spring.
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South Omaha Raises A Collective Voice To Say The Area Is Ready For $100 Million In ARPA Funds
The American Rescue Plan Act funding must be spent by the end of 2026.
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Charlie Kirk's Visit To Lincoln Brings Protesters, Reported Vandalism
Graffiti was found on a pillar outside the building where the conservative provocateur and anti-trans advocate had spoken.
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Pillen Crosses Political Aisle To Support Mental Health Bill From Lincoln Democrat
The bill would enable the creation of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model in Nebraska through the Medicaid program.
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Betsy DeVos, Two Others Spent Big On Nebraska Legislative Races
The American Federation for Children advocates for charter schools, vouchers and tax credit scholarships for private schools.
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Nebraska Economic Development Leaders Open An Office In South Omaha
North Omaha has had a DED satellite office since April 2021.
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Tax Credits Proposed For Private Nebraska Pregnancy Center Donations
However, critics say these centers provide misleading information.
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Nebraska Lawmaker Seeks State Funding For Omaha Streetcar — If It Extended North Toward Airport
The controversial project could get a $100 million jolt from the state.
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Nebraska Victims Of $55 Million Fraud Urged To Contact Federal Officials After Florida Man Pleads Guilty
The FBI office in Omaha was among a handful of FBI offices that participated in the investigation.
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Omaha Police Union Drops Opposition To ‘Constitutional Carry' Gun Bill After Amendments Proposed
One amendment would increase penalties for “prohibited persons” carrying concealed guns.
