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New U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts Raises $200k For Campaign, $1.57 Million For Joint Committee
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer has $1.75 million in cash on hand in her Senate race.
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U.S. Reps. Flood And Neguse Recreate House Group Aimed At Innovators, Entrepreneurs
Flood said that he hopes to help Nebraska incubate startup companies.
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Nebraska Governor Joins State Senators And Tax Groups In Touting Income Tax Cuts
However, some dispute the wisdom of deep tax cuts.
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Pillen Seeks Applicants To Fill Vacancy Left By Abrupt Resignation Of State Economic Development Director
Pillen, in a press release Tuesday, set a May 2 deadline for applicants for the position, which had paid $215,000 a year.
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Nebraska Lawmakers Advance Proposal For Video Archive Of Legislative Proceedings
Nebraska is one of only four states — in addition to Illinois, Pennsylvania and South Dakota — that do not have archived webcasts.
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Deadline Extended For Grant Program To Remove Nitrates From Private Wells
Only 92 applications were received by a March 31 deadline for the $1.2 million available for the program.
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‘Nebraska Poor People's Campaign,' Rooted In National Civil Rights Movement, Rallies At State Capitol
A dozen or so Nebraskans stood up to speak about personal experiences and how certain legislation or state policies impact their families.
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Rep. Don Bacon Raises Record Q1 Funds For NE-02 Race In Non-Election Year
The Omaha-area House race is typically Nebraska’s most competitive.
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Nebraska's First Veterans Home Campus To Begin Transformation Into Modern Housing
History of the Grand Island site goes back to 1887.
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Media Company Founded By U.S. Rep. Flood Adds Two Stations, Plans Sandhills News Bureau
The company, which focuses on local and state news, weather and sports, now has 18 radio stations and seven low-power TV stations.
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State Board Of Education Officially Offers Brian Maher $300K To Be Ed Commissioner
Board member Elizabeth Tegtmeier sought to change language about Maher’s ability to do outside work while commissioner.
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Family Of Man Who Was Washed Away In Collapse Of Spencer Dam Loses Court Appeal
Kenny Angel’s family had sued the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, claiming the agency was negligent.
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Omaha's MUD Gets $10 Million Grant For Gas Main Replacement
Most of the cast-iron pipe MUD is replacing is in older parts of east Omaha.
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‘Opportunity Scholarship' Bill Advances To Provide Tax Credits For Private School Scholarships
Foes question whether LB 753 violates the state constitution, which prohibits state aid to religious institutions.
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Nebraska Lawmakers Narrowly Advance Trans Health Care Bill After Internal Chaos
Legislature paused for 45 minutes to determine next steps amid uncertainty on “olive branch” amendment.
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Wildfire Season Is Starting Early, With Three Major Fires Burning Across Nebraska
“Critical” fire weather is expected for the next two days.
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Nebraska Bill Banning Abortions When Cardiac Activity Is Detected Passes First Round Of Debate
Opponents vow to continue the push to peel a single vote from filibuster-proof majority.
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Dueling Demonstrations Over LGBTQ Rights End Without Incident At Nebraska Capitol
A heavy police contingent kept the two sides apart.
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Virtual Leadership Summit On Saturday To Spotlight Nebraska's Fast-Growing Latino Population
An 8:15 a.m. kickoff begins with keynote speaker Adrian Calderon, director of community outreach for the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute.
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Omaha Man Who Used Duct Tape To Steal Mail Sentenced To Federal Prison
In July, postal inspectors found duct tape rings that were placed inside the snorkel of a mail collection box in Omaha.
