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Lincoln Police Seek Special Prosecutor To Check GOP Headquarters Probe
At issue is whether anyone involved with an alleged break-in were still employees or people who otherwise had legal access to the building.
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Omaha Streetcar Plan In Jeopardy Under Proposed Legislation, Mayoral Aide Says
Proposed legislation would curb future tax-increment financing revenue that city leaders are counting on to pay off the project.
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Omaha Woman Says ‘Heartbeat' Bill Would Inject Politicians Into ‘Difficult' Private Decisions
The proposed legislation would ban abortions once a heartbeat is detected, which is about six weeks into a pregnancy.
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Union Omaha Franchise Eyes New Soccer Stadium, And Legislature Is Asked To Pitch In Financially
The facility would be accompanied by new housing as well as a possible hotel and other entertainment amenities.
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Council Bluffs Man Says He Was ‘Not Himself' When He Threatened Shooting At Omaha Islamic Center
Nolan Lee Al-Jaddou, 38, will be on federal supervision for three years while residing at a mental health treatment facility.
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Nebraskans Offer Personal Insights On Bill To Create State-Funded Asian American Commission
Cornhuskers of Asian descent run the gamut from newcomer refugees to those who came in the late 1800s.
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Nebraska Senators Expect No Action Against Brewer On Constituent's Residency Complaint
Valentine resident Sherri Bacon says State Sen. Tom Brewer doesn’t live in his Sandhills district and should forfeit his seat.
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Proposal Slammed To Transfer $14 Million From Nebraska Environmental Trust To Water Fund
Former official W. Don Nelson said Thursday that the trust was not created as the "governor's piggy bank."
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Nebraska Bankers Say Proposal On ‘Environmental, Social And Governance' Too Broad, Amendments Needed
Conservative critics of ESG call it “woke capitalism” and contrary to the goal of maximizing investment returns.
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Ed Committee Hears Bills Aimed At Easing Nebraska's Teacher Shortage
Teachers like some, but not all of lawmakers’ ideas.
Omaha|News|
Mirch Appointed To Fill Omaha-Area Vacancy On Public Service Commission
The former Omaha police officer fills the vacancy left when Crystal Rhoades was elected to serve as the Douglas County Clerk of Court.
Omaha|News|
Omaha, Lincoln Police Chiefs Call ‘Constitutional Carry' Of Concealed Weapons Dangerous
Omaha Chief Todd Schmaderer told state lawmakers that the proposal would do away with important city ordinances that have reduced crime.
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Grant Targets Shortage Of Nurses In Nebraska Schools
University of Nebraska Medical Center officials plan to place 25 nursing students at K-12 schools across the state.
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Omaha Streetcar Authority Launches Informational Website
There is a list of frequently asked questions about the $300 million-plus project and the authority’s response to those.
Omaha|News|
Mutual Of Omaha Kicks Off Construction Of Skyline-Changer
At 677 feet tall, the glassy tower slated to open in 2026 is to include 800,000 square feet of office, meeting and amenity space.
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Nebraska Unemployment Rate Ticks Upward As National Rate Drops Slightly
Job growth was greatest in the past year for the construction and hospitality fields.
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Nebraska State Senator Proposes Legal Framework For Pet Insurance
The bill’s consumer protections mirror those for health insurance policies.
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Nebraska Lawmaker Proposes Mandated Notices Before Automatic Subscription Renewals
State Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha says he tried to cancel a local newspaper subscription and found that he could not do so online.
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Questions Revived About Whether Nebraska Lawmaker Lives In His District
State Sen. Tom Brewer serves northwest Nebraska but registered to vote in eastern Nebraska.
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Pillen Leans Into ‘Opportunity Scholarships' Debate
Opponents say bill is part of a push to use public dollars for private education.
