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Cigar Lounge Co-Owned By State Agency Director Received Pandemic Grants From That Agency
Tony Goins, the director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, received two “stabilization” grants from that agency.
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Senators Advance Governor's School-Aid Bill After Rejecting Amendments
The jettisoned amendments called for adjusting state aid distributions and requiring universal free lunch in Nebraska schools.
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Debate Begins On Proposal To Restructure Nebraska Public School Funding Formula
Proponents say the move would provide much-needed tax relief, but critics say it leaves the neediest students behind.
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Lincoln Mayor's Primary Pits Top Nebraska Dem Against Dueling Wings Of GOP
Tuesday’s primary is nonpartisan, but political observers expect Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird to advance Tuesday as the only Democrat running.
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Dumbbell Ranch In Nebraska Sandhills Gains Spotlight With Sheer Size, Storied Past
The 15,500 acres property is up for sale.
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Nebraska Lawmakers Form Political Action Committee To Fight Anti-LGBTQ Legislation Nationwide
State Sens. Machaela Cavanaugh, Megan Hunt and John Fredrickson, all of Omaha, announced the Don’t Legislate Hate PAC.
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More Than $4 Million In Grants Generated By Turnback Tax Go To 18 Rural Communities Across Nebraska
The funds come from taxes paid at hotels and retailers near arenas in Omaha, Lincoln and Ralston.
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Longtime Wall Street Journal Editor To Join Chuck Hagel At UNO Lecture On April 6
Gerald Seib is a Pulitzer Prize winner.
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Former Illinois Prison Chief Named To Head Nebraska Department Of Corrections
Rob Jeffreys will succeed Diane Sabatka-Rine, who had served as interim director since October when Scott Frakes retired.
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Property Tax Portion Of Nebraska's Tax-Relief Package Advances 41-0
Rural senators want more money spent on property tax relief, while urban senators are pushing for more income tax cuts and credits.
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Hundreds Observe ‘Trans Day Of Visibility' At Nebraska State Capitol, Decry Proposed Legislation
The international day of observance began in 2009 and has continued since.
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Nebraska Lawmakers Open Debate On Property Tax Relief Package, Defeat Amendment On Aid To Renters
Omaha Public Schools still oppose the package, while the Lincoln school district is ‘neutral.’
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Nebraska Lawmaker, Legal Group Demand Retraction For Tweet They Consider Defamatory
The Nebraska Freedom Coalition included the hashtag "groomer" with photos of State Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha and her trans son.
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State Awarded $3 Million In Federal Funds For Climate Impact Study
Funds will be used to develop a climate action plan in collaboration with municipalities and organizations.
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Nebraska Awarded A $4 Million Grant To Fortify Early Childhood Education Efforts
The most recent grant is aimed at evaluating the work of the previous strategic plan as well as updating needs.
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A Spot Check On Homelessness In Nebraska's Fastest-Growing County Left Task Force Astonished
A reported 144 children attending Sarpy County schools are homeless.
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Creation Of Nebraska Broadband Office Clears First Round Amid Concerns
Questions were raised about transparency, shift of authority from PSC to governor appointee.
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Nebraska Education Department Picks A New Commissioner With A Familiar Name
Brian Maher is the former executive director of the South Dakota Board of Regents and used to be a school superintendent in Nebraska.
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Auditor Says State Agencies Had Millions In ‘Questioned' Spending Of Federal Funds
Foley says Nebraska might have to return some pandemic-related funds, or take cut in federal aid.
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Questions Raised Over State Economic Director's Use Of State Email And His Lincoln Cigar Lounge
Tony Goins says he would not jeopardize his reputation ‘over a cocktail.’
