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Nebraskans describe becoming U.S. citizens and voting for the first time in their new country.
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Conference Speaker Says U.S. Can Stay Competitive By Investing In Children
Barry Ford, CEO of Council for a Strong America, spoke at this year’s Thriving Children, Families, and Community Conference in Kearney.
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Nebraskans Failing To Claim $200 Million In State Income Tax Credits, Officials Say
Gov. Pete Ricketts joined other state leaders on Thursday to urge Cornhuskers to get after it.
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$15 An Hour Could Help 150,000 Nebraskans, Analysis Says
If Nebraskans vote this November to increase the minimum wage, it would help families with children and narrow wage gaps, campaign says.
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Another Wildfire Breaks Out In Nebraska's Parched Panhandle
Nearly 30 volunteers fought erratic winds and a temperature inversion that trapped smoke near the ground.
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Omaha Man Gains More Allies In Quest To Be Freed From Prison
The girlfriend and son of the man Ernest Jackson was convicted of killing are asking for his release.
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Omaha Man Sentenced To Prison, Ordered To Repay Pandemic Programs After Scam
Bion Flint, 44, misrepresented his income as a sole proprietor, and supported his applications with false tax documents.
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Dozens Of Small Meat Processors Share In First-Round Of ARPA-Funded State Grants
The program was launched by the Nebraska Legislature and Gov. Pete Ricketts this spring.
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State Sen. Suzanne Geist Announces GOP Bid For Lincoln Mayor
She says the role of a mayor should be to unite people, but political observers expect wedge issues to play a role in the race.
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Justice Sought For Nebraska State Ward Whose Legs Were Amputated After Being Jailed
Damages could range from $15 million to $30 million.
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$50 Million Grant To Help Raze Barracks-Like Omaha Public Housing Complex
A $300 million makeover is being proposed for Southside Terrace.
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Nebraska Businesses Report Great Difficulty In Hiring, Getting Applicants
Of the areas surveyed, Falls City, Fairbury and Nebraska City had the most trouble hiring new employees.
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Better Business Bureau Torch Awards For Ethics Set For Sept. 21 In Omaha
This year’s keynote will be delivered by Pulitzer Prize winner John Carreyrou, whose reporting brought the scandal of Theranos to light.
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Wright Falls Short On Two Signature Requirements For Nebraska Governor's Ballot
He is a longtime advocate of shifting the state's property and income tax system toward a consumption tax on goods and services.
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Study: Nebraska Ranks High Among States That Lost Young And Wealthy
To uncover losers and gainers, SmartAsset.com examined migration trends, inflow and outflow patterns, from 2019 to 2020.
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Malcolm X Edges NU Educator Louise Pound For Induction Into The Nebraska Hall Of Fame
The civil rights leaders was born in Omaha.
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State Staffing Shortages Has Union Looking For Raises That Keep Up With Inflation
“We’re falling behind,” said Justin Hubly, executive director of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees.
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Gov. Ricketts Takes Aim At Title IX Changes Sought By Federal Officials
The changes would ban discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
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Nebraska Examiner Commentary: Punts, Passes And Political Debates
Jim Pillen, the Republican candidate, refuses to debate his opponent, Democrat Carol Blood.
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Lincoln Ceremony Seen As ‘Significant Step' In Improving Relations Between City And Indigenous People
The event, scheduled for Sept. 21, will be live-streamed.
