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Appeals Court Reinstates Requirement That Initiative Petitions Must Qualify In 38 Counties
The 2-1 decision on Wednesday came in a lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Nebraska on behalf of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana.
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Public Hearing Dates Set For Omaha Residents To Learn About Submitting Ideas For $335 Million In Economic Recovery Act
The funds will assist North and South Omaha and other areas disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
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Fans Of ‘Cameron The Capitol Cat' Plead For Return Of Beloved Feline
He was reportedly taken away From the Indiana State Capitol in Lincoln Tuesday night by two women in their 20s.
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Nebraska Board Of Pardons Will Hear Earnest Jackson's Case On Sept. 19
Jackson went through two trials and will not be eligible for parole until 2029 — all for a killing that another man has confessed to.
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Nebraska Nontraditional Students Get Another Option To Complete College Degrees
Gov. Ricketts and others have inked an agreement to make completing a degree easier and more affordable for these older learners.
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Legislative Report Says Dams Could Mitigate Flooding On Lower Platte River
A consultant looked at 21 possible sites on tributaries, including the Elkhorn and Loup Rivers, and Wahoo and Logan Creeks.
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State Teachers Union Launches Campaign To Highlight Public Education
The NSEA is also pushing back on efforts to fund private schools with public money.
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Q&A With Ali Alexander, Organizer Of ‘Stop The Steal' Protests Before Jan. 6
Conservative political activist and provocateur Ali Alexander spoke this weekend at the Nebraska Freedom Festival in Omaha.
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Nebraska Examiner Commentary: Discontinue Use Of American Indian Mascots
Paul Morrison: Despite financial, historical and emotional ties, retiring Native-themed mascots is possible and reasonable to achieve.
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Nebraska Freedom Festival Loses Key Speaker After Charles Herbster Pulls Out
The Freedom Coalition is a blend of libertarian Republicans and people who want to more aggressively support former President Donald Trump.
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Barry Butterfield: Inflation Reduction Act Faces Daunting Challenges
The civil engineer says litigation is only one obstacle facing the timely implementation of the new law and achieving its emissions goals.
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Jim Vokel: Closing Nebraska’s Property Tax Honesty Gap With Truth In Taxation
The past president of the Omaha City Council says the new law makes officials admit that property taxes are being increased.
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Rep. Mike Flood Headed To Southern Border As Congressional Delegation Addresses Immigration Issues
All four members of the delegation — all Republicans — mentioned that increasing security at the border is key.
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Tyson Foods And Habitat For Humanity Omaha Mark One-Year Partnership
The program has helped 30 Tyson employees buy a home.
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New Girls' YRTC In Hastings Gets 100% Compliance With Corrections Standards
The center opened last year to replace the girls’ Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Geneva.
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Nearly $17.5M Awarded for Nebraska Affordable Housing Projects
The grants will help develop rental and single-family owned units, aid housing rehab, and provide financial help for first-time homebuyers.
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"Nebraska First" PAC Aims To Bolster State, Local Conservatives
Charles Herbster, who finished second in the GOP primary for governor, is backing the new political action committee.