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Less Than A Year Into The Job, Veta Jeffery Is Exiting As CEO Of Greater Omaha Chamber
Tim Burke has been appointed interim CEO, effective immediately.
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Sen. Ricketts Says He Hasn't Yet Made Pick In 2024 GOP Presidential Race
The relationship between Trump and the Ricketts family hasn’t been smooth, and the former governor's parents are DeSantis donors.
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Lincoln Man Arrested After Laser Strikes State Patrol Helicopter
Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a federal offense.
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More Legislative Control Urged Over Spending Of State Lawsuit Settlement Funds
State Sen. Danielle Conrad testified that the legislature should decide how to spend the funds rather than the Nebraska Attorney General.
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Nebraska Lawmaker Presents Task Force Recommendations To Improve School Safety
The task force formed after last year’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
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Water Woes, From Lead Pipes And Nitrates To Too Little Water, Aired In Nebraska Legislature
Several senators are seeking state funds to address them the problems.
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State Confirms It Has Applied For Federal Funding For Climate Plan
There had been some uncertainty about whether Nebraska would seek any portion of the funds.
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Four Finalists Named To Be Next Nebraska Education Commissioner
The search committee seeks to interview each in public meetings March 30. Candidates will also meet with various groups throughout that day.
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‘Have Jobs, Need People' Is The Message At Nebraska ‘Workforce Week' Event
Most speakers noted an urgency to build programs that can retain young people and recruit outsiders.
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Legislative Speaker Answers Cavanaugh Filibuster By Moving Up Long Nights Of Legislative Debate
State Sen. John Arch will start scheduling floor debate into the evening hours on Tuesday, March 28, two weeks earlier than planned.
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Omaha Residents Honored By State For Being Champions Of History
Debora Heard and Claire Du Laney are among those across the Cornhusker State to be honored by History Nebraska.
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$43 Million Capriana Project Adds A Twist To Nebraska's Affordable Housing Crunch
A mixed-income neighborhood developing on Omaha's western edge will offer single-family houses as the more affordable option.
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Millions Sought For Museums Devoted To Standing Bear And History Of Fort Robinson
The proposal got a wave of support during a hearing Thursday before a Nebraska Legislature Committee.
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Tourism Slogan ‘Not For Everyone' As Nebraska Senator Seeks More Coordinated Messaging
DED Director Tony Goins was quizzed about the alignment of the “Good Life is Calling” campaign with the “It’s not for everyone” slogan.
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Longtime State Capitol Administrator Retires Amid Report Of ‘Altercation'
A worker setting up for the annual Statehood Day Dinner in the Capitol Rotunda accused Bob Ripley of touching her during an argument.
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State Auditor Raps Transportation Department For Failing To Track ‘Excessive' Overtime And Travel
One employee has racked up hundreds of hours of overtime pay while using a state vehicle.
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Nebraskans Voice Concerns, Skepticism Of Reverting To A Bicameral Legislature
Critics say the move would not increase rural participation but would complicate rules and centralize power in political parties.
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South And North Omaha Multimillion-Dollar Bill Gets Another Airing
The proposal to push funds to economic development projects in those communities received good vibes from lawmakers.
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Nebraska Lawmaker Proposes Nonpartisan Elections For Statewide Candidates
If the Legislature approves LR 3CA, voters would have the final say in 2024.
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Developers Promote Plan For ‘Transformational' Destination Development At Nebraska Crossing
“This could change Nebraska’s image as a fly-over state,” Gretna Mayor Mike Evans told the Legislature’s Revenue Committee.
