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Some Omaha Doctors Fear ‘Collateral Damage' From Proposed Near-Total Abortion Ban
Dr. Emily Patel, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, said her patients worry they will not be able to access the care they need.
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Nebraska's New Tourist Attraction: Kiewit Luminarium On Omaha's Riverfront Is To Open Saturday
The interactive science museum has more than 120 exhibits.
Omaha|News|
Boys Murdered In 1983 To Be Memorialized By New Crime Victims Monument In Sarpy County
The unveiling of the memorial is scheduled at 1 p.m. April 25 in Papillion.
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Higher-Than-Anticipated Fiscal Note May Require Trims In Proposed Nebraska Income Tax Cuts
The updated fiscal note on the property tax relief bill is still pending.
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Debate Begins This Week On Nebraska Abortion Ban Timed To Cardiac Activity
Supporters of LB 626 say they have 33 votes needed to overcome a filibuster in the first round.
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Wildfires In Lake Waconda And Beaver Lake Areas Of Cass County Mostly Contained
No structures burned or injuries were reported.
Omaha|News|
Five Nebraska Entities To Share $13 Million In Federal Grants Aimed At Helping Low-Income Areas
Midwest Housing Development Fund Inc. of Omaha was awarded the bulk of the Nebraska share, about $6.2 million.
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Chief Standing Bear Movie Project Gets Star Power Lift, Deals With Minor Nebraska Grant Setback
Filmmaker Andrew Troy on Monday announced he’ll team up with acclaimed Irish playwright and director Jim Sheridan to make the film.
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Success Of Nebraska Proposal To Restrict Gender-Affirming Care Might Hinge Upon Amendment
The amendment would narrow the bill to ban only surgeries for minors, though one vote remains uncertain.
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Nebraska Environmental Trust Proposes Rule Changes To Clarify Procedures
Public comment is set for May 4.
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Next Steps For Voter ID In Nebraska: No Notary Required, Narrower Focus On Verification
A new committee bill could be sent to the full Legislature as early as mid-to-late April.
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Nebraska, Two Partner States Bid To Be ‘Hydrogen Hub' That Could Bring $1 Billion In Federal Funds
Nebraska, in partnership with Iowa and Missouri, was among the applicants encouraged to move to the next stage of the selection process.
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Appropriations Committee Votes To Recommend Final Funding For $366 Million New State Prison
Nebraska has not built a new, stand-alone prison since 2001, when the 960-bed Tecumseh State Prison opened.
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State Environmental Grant To Help Build A HazToGo Store In Lincoln That Offers Free ‘Reuse' Items
The new initiative also is expected to reduce the cost of waste disposal and landfill use.
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Gov. Pillen Appoints Carolyn Bosn, Former Lancaster County Prosecutor, To Replace Geist In Legislature
Bosn said her politics are driven by law enforcement and public safety, protecting families, cutting taxes, and reducing spending.
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State Sen. Suzanne Geist Resigns From Nebraska Legislature To Run Full-Time For Lincoln Mayor
Geist finished second to incumbent Leirion Gaylor Baird in Tuesday’s three-way primary election.
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Drone Operators Warned About Avoiding Flushing Or Harassing Nebraska Wildlife
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said both state and federal laws prohibit the use of aircraft to harass birds, fish or other animals.
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Goins Resigns Amid Questions About Conflicts Of Interest, Improper Use Of State Email
Emails revealed meetings steered toward his cigar lounge, promotion of a political campaign event.
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Nebraska Proposal To Require School Dress Code Advances After Being Amended Into Separate Bill
District policies would need to be consistent with a statewide dress code developed by the Education Department.
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Republicans Pick Geist To Take On Lincoln Mayor Gaylor Baird In General Election
The mayor secured 49% as of the final unofficial count Tuesday night, while Geist finished second, with 34%.
