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Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha To Muscle Up Affordable Housing Efforts
The non-profit plans to build or rehab about 400 houses for lower-income families in the area over the next four years.
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Q&A With Gov.-Elect Jim Pillen: Taxes, School Finance Top Legislative Priority List
The University of Nebraska regent and Columbus-area hog operator said he has been preparing his first budget proposal since his win.
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Ricketts Expresses Optimism About Bridging Political Divide
The Nebraska governor, who is approaching his final day in office, says he ran government like a business.
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Fulton To Return To Private Sector After Seven Years As State Tax Commissioner
His final day will be Dec. 30.
Omaha|News|
Joe Williams — ‘A True Only In Nebraska Story' — Leaves $20 Million Gift To UNMC
The new scholarship fund offers up to $10,000 in tuition aid to individual pharmacy students.
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Newest Nebraska State Senator Very Familiar With Lancaster County District
Beau Ballard, 28, was appointed from a field of nine candidates to fill a vacancy and will stand for election in 2024.
Omaha|News|
ACLU Nebraska Report: Omaha And Lincoln Courts Still Creating Modern-Day ‘Debtor Prisons'
Judges often don't ask defendants about their financial ability to afford cash bail.
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Nebraska State Troopers To Get 22% Raises Under ‘Historic,' New Labor Contract
The Patrol struggles with a shortage of about 60 troopers.
Omaha|News|
Omaha Man Sentenced For Dumping — Instead Of Delivering — Mail
Matthew Doherty II, 36, will serve two years of probation.
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Set To Arrive At Kearney Airport: $6.28 Million Grant To Grow Facility
The federal funding allows for an additional 4,325 square feet of space and renovation of the airport terminal.
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Judge Rules For Nebraska Republican Party, Says Palmtag Failed To Prove ‘Actual Malice' From Ads
Janet Palmtag, who lost a GOP-on-GOP legislative race in 2020, has re-registered as a Democrat.
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Assaults On Staff Nearly Double At Lincoln Regional Center, New Report Says
The state report also notes key staff positions are vacant
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Ronnie Green Will Retire As University Of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor
Gov. Pete Ricketts, a past critic, wishes him well.
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Omaha Apartments Shuttered For Safety Concerns, Displacing Dwellers Of 165 Units
Violations at Legacy Crossing include no heat, collapsed ceilings and water-damaged electrical wiring.
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Metzler Recommended As Next Clerk Of The Nebraska Legislature On 7-1 Vote
It will be up to the next Legislature, to be seated on Jan. 4, to vote to affirm or reject the 29-year-old native of Omaha.
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Grants Available For Historic Renovation Work In Rural Nebraska Communities
The deadline for applications is March 1.
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How States Are Embracing Affordable Housing Initiatives
Nebraska is currently using ARPA funds to supplement efforts made by non-profits. Could ballot measures be in the future?
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Higher Fuel Costs Likely To Drive Up Nebraska Heating Bills Again This Winter
Experts project that bills could outpace last year’s tallies by 15% to 50%.
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Winnebago Tribe Of Nebraska Receives A $266K Federal Grant To Monitor Air Quality
The tribe plans to use the grant to install equipment that will monitor meteorological conditions and air pollution.
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Irrigators Granted Standing In Formal Protest Over Consolidation Of Central, Dawson Power Districts
The Nebraska Power Review Board will take testimony Jan. 27 over whether to approve the consolidation.
