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Nebraskans Reflect On Support For Ukraine One Year After Russian Invasion
A nurse, a decorated military veteran and state senator and everyday Nebraskans from Elmwood to Chadron are among those who offered a hand.
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State Sen. Mike McDonnell In Crosshairs Of Fellow Douglas County Dems On Abortion, Trans Debates
He wanted to join the central committee of the county party.
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Oil-Soaked Soil From Kansas Pipeline Spill Was Sent To Landfill Near Omaha
“This is a foreign corporation that is using Nebraska as a dumping ground,” said Jane Kleeb, the founder of Bold Nebraska.
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Testimony Leaned Heavy In Support Of A Proposed Malcolm X Holiday In Nebraska
The human rights leader was born in Omaha.
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Bonding Bill Would Finish Nebraska Expressways Faster, Supporters Say
The bill would speed up construction projects by letting the Department of Transportation issue up to $450M in bonds over 19 years.
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‘Heartbeat' Abortion Bill And Measure Blocking Gender-Altering Procedures Sent To Full Legislature
The committee votes were both 4-2.
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Nebraksa Bill Would Require Public Vote Before Districts Could Use ‘Work Around' To Finance New Schools
“If you’re going to put people in debt, people should have the right to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ ” said State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan.
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Nebraska Senator Makes Pitch To Start Taxing E-Cigarettes As A Way To Reduce Teen Usage
State Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward called it “hooey” that vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes.
Omaha|News|
Some Community Leaders Jittery About Future Of $225 Million Earmarked For North And South Omaha
An implementation bill has yet to be finalized, and a legislative public hearing has yet to be scheduled.
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State Patrol Seeks Some More Recruits As It Addresses Shortage Of Troopers
Gov. Jim Pillen’s budget recommendation for the agency includes a record 22% increase in trooper salaries effective July 1.
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Nebraska Committee Considers Harmonizing Hemp Regulation
A bill has been introduced to amend the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act to align with the federal 2018 Farm Bill.
Omaha|News|
Military Records For Rep. Don Bacon Incorrectly Released By Air Force
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.
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Abortion Rights Group Says Fight ‘Far From Over' Involving New Restrictions In Nebraska
LB 626 would ban an abortion if a doctor can detect a heartbeat from a developing embryo, typically after six weeks.
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Hard Feelings Aired By Citizens Denied The Opportunity To Testify In Nebraska Legislature
Legislative committee chairs had imposed a six-hour time limit on testimony.
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Shortage Of Court Staff Adding Stress, Overtime To Work At Douglas County Court
As of Jan. 1, the court system reported 121 job vacancies in positions including probation officer, records clerk and drug technician.
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Former Dodge County Attorney Sentenced To Prison For Harassment Of Estranged Wife's Boyfriend
Oliver Glass, 47, will serve a nine-month sentence for using his elected position to carry out a personal vendetta.
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Willa Cather's 150 Years To Be Celebrated Throughout 2023 With State, National Events
The acclaimed Nebraska novelist is famous for her use of a “distinctive American language” that included authentic immigrant experiences.
Omaha|News|
New Home Prices Continue Their Ascent In Omaha Metro, And A New Study Offers Peek At Why
The average sale price of a newly built home in the Omaha area has hit the half-million-dollar mark.
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Bill Would Create Two State Teams To Help Fight Nebraska Wildfires, But At Whose Cost?
The measure calls for spending $1.125 million a year in state funds to unlock about $3 million a year in federal grant funds.
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Casinos Not Hurting Other Forms Of Gambling In Nebraska, At Least So Far
In the last quarter of 2022, Nebraskans wagered $97.2 million on keno, pickle cards, bingo and the state lottery.
